Question: A rope having a weight per unit length of 0.4 lb/ft is wound 2 1/2 times around a horizontal rod. Knowing that the coefficient of

A rope having a weight per unit length of 0.4 lb/ft is wound 2 1/2 times around a horizontal rod. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between the rope and the rod is 0.30, determine the minimum length x of rope that should be left hanging if a 100-lb load is to be supported.

A rope having a weight per unit length of 0.4

10 ft 100 lb

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