Question: A cable is placed around three parallel pipes. Knowing that the coefficients of friction are μs = 0.25 and μk = 0.20, determine (a) The

A cable is placed around three parallel pipes. Knowing that the coefficients of friction are μs = 0.25 and μk = 0.20, determine
(a) The smallest weight W for which equilibrium is maintained,
(b) The largest weight W that can be raised if pipe B is slowly rotated counterclockwise while pipes A and C remain fixed.
A cable is placed around three parallel pipes. Knowing that

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