Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Force and Motion-II - Problems - Page 147: 90h

Answer

In experiment (f) when the applied force down the wall is $P = 18~N$, the block will move down the wall.

Work Step by Step

We can find the maximum possible force of static friction: $F_f = (60~N)(0.55) = 33~N$ The block will move down the wall when the sum of the applied force $P$ directed down the wall and the block's weight is greater than $F_f$. We can find the required magnitude of $P$ directed down the wall: $mg+P \gt F_f$ $22~N+P \gt 33~N$ $P \gt 11~N$ In experiment (f) when the applied force down the wall is $P = 18~N$, the block will move down the wall.
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