Question: Solve for ONE turn around the tree. 8 - 8 5 . A 1 8 0 - l b farmer tries to restrain the cow

Solve for ONE turn around the tree.
8-85. A 180-lb farmer tries to restrain the cow from escaping by wrapping the rope two turns around the tree trunk. If the cow exerts a force of 250 lb on the rope, determine if the farmer can successfully restrain the cow. The coefficient of static friction between the rope and the tree trunk is s=0.15, and between the farmer's shoes and the ground s'=0.3.
Problem 8-85
Solve for ONE turn around the tree. 8 - 8 5 . A 1

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