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Sample Solition To ME
Sample Solition To ME
Draw the free body diagram of the crate as shown in below Figure-1a.
We need to calculate the maximum force, F that can be applied on the crate at
static condition.
Calculate the maximum static friction between the ground and crate.
f s N
0.6 60 F sin 30
F x 0
F cos f 0
F cos 30 0.6 60 F sin 30 0
F 63.60 lb
Draw the free body diagram and kinetic motion diagram of the crate.
Calculate the maximum kinetic friction between the ground and crate.
f k N
0.3 60 F sin 30
0.3 60 63.60sin 30
27.54 lb
F x ma
W
F cos f a
g
60
63.60 cos 30 27.54 a
32.2
a 14.78 ft s 2