Question: NOTE: You must draw a proper FBD for every problem and clearly indicate all forces and couples that are present for the problem. Problem 1

NOTE: You must draw a proper FBD for every problem and clearly indicate all forces and couples that are present for the problem.
Problem 1:
Two bars, AB and BD, are pinned together at B such that the angle between them is . Bar AB is pinned at A and has a length of L. Bar BD is pinned to a box at D. Neglect the weight of the bars. The box has weight W and rests on a rough surface with a coefficient of static friction of s. A horizontal force P(to the right) is applied at point C, the midpoint of bar AB. Do the following:
a) Determine the value of P to initiate slip.
b) Using your answer from a ), is there a range of angle such that a positive P to the right can not cause the block to slip?
NOTE: You must draw a proper FBD for every

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