Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Force and Motion-II - Problems - Page 142: 29a

Answer

The minimum weight of block C is $~~66~N$

Work Step by Step

To prevent A from sliding, the force of static friction on block A must be equal to the weight of block B. We can find the minimum weight of block C: $(m_A~g+m_c~g)~\mu_s = m_b~g$ $m_c~g~\mu_s = m_b~g - m_A~g~\mu_s$ $m_c~g = \frac{m_b~g - m_A~g~\mu_s}{\mu_s}$ $m_c~g = \frac{(22~N) - (44~N)~(0.20)}{0.20}$ $m_c~g = 66~N$ The minimum weight of block C is $~~66~N$
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