Question: PROBLEM 2 . ( 2 0 points ) GIVEN: A man has weight of W m = 1 8 0 l b and the coefficient

PROBLEM 2.(20 points)
GIVEN: A man has weight of Wm=180lb and the
coefficient of static friction between the floor and
his shoes is 1=0.65. The refrigerator has a
weight of Wf=220lb and rests on a floor for which
the coefficient of static friction is 2=0.35.
Suppose he pushes horizontally on the
refrigerator, see the diagram at the right.
FIND:
(a) Draw two free body diagrams showing the forces acting (i) on the man and (ii) on the refrigerator
separately.
(b) Determine the force required to move the refrigerator by slipping.
(c) Calculate the force required to move the refrigerator by tipping at point A.
(d) Consider the frictional force between the floor and the man's shoes, can the man move the
refrigerator? If yes, does the refrigerator slip or tip? Show all calculations in coming to these
conclusions.
PROBLEM 2 . ( 2 0 points ) GIVEN: A man has

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