Question: If the horizontal force P is removed, determine the largest angle that will cause the wedge to be self-locking regardless of the magnitude of force

If the horizontal force P is removed, determine the largest angle that will cause the wedge to be self-locking regardless of the magnitude of force F applied to the handle. The coefficient of static friction at all contacting surfaces is ?s = 0.3.

450 mm 20 mm 300 mm

450 mm 20 mm 300 mm

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