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Solution:

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.

Consider force equilibrium condition along Y-direction


Fy  0
N  60  F sin 30  0
N  60  F sin 30  0
N  60  F sin 30

Calculate the maximum static friction between the ground and crate.
f  s N
 0.6  60  F sin 30 

Consider force equilibrium condition along X-direction

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

Consider force equilibrium condition along X-direction

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

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