Question: Bucket A and block C are connected by a cable that passes over drum B. Knowing that drum B rotates slowly counterclockwise and that the

Bucket A and block C are connected by a cable that passes over drum B. Knowing that drum B rotates slowly counterclockwise and that the coefficients of friction at all surfaces are μs = 0.35 and μk = 0.25, determine the smallest combined weight W of the bucket and its contents for which block C will

(a) Remain at rest,

(b) Be about to move up the incline,

(c) Continue moving up the incline at a constant speed.




C 200 lb 30°


C 200 lb 30

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