Question: A windlass of 10-in. diameter is used to raise or lower a 160-lb load. The windlass is supported by two poorly lubricated bearings of 3-in.

A windlass of 10-in. diameter is used to raise or lower a 160-lb load. The windlass is supported by two poorly lubricated bearings of 3-in. diameter. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction between the shaft and the bearings is 0.50, determine the magnitude of the smallest force P required to maintain equilibrium.



10 in. 160 Ib S in.

10 in. 160 Ib S in.

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