Question: The machine part ABC is supported by a frictionless hinge at B and a 10 wedge at C. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction

The machine part ABC is supported by a frictionless hinge at B and a 10° wedge at C. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction is 0.20 at both surfaces of the wedge, determine

(a) The force P required to move the wedge to the left,

(b) The components of the corresponding reaction at B.

The machine part ABC is supported by a frictionless hinge

600 N A 200 mm 200 mm 10

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