Question: Object ( B ) is leaning against a wall while sitting on a wedge W . The weight of ( B

Object \( B \) is leaning against a wall while sitting on a wedge W . The weight of \( B \) is 1000 N . If \(\theta=10\) deg, \(\mu=0.3\)(for all surfaces) and the weight of the wedge is almost zero when compared to the weight of \( B \), calculate the following:
(a) The minimum force, \( P \), required to push the wedge into the gap between B and the ground.
(b) The Normal forces, N1, N2 and N3 and the frictional forces, F1, F2 and F3 created by this minimum force P. Hint: Use the Free Body Diagrams provided.
Object \ ( B \ ) is leaning against a wall while

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