The 100-lb boy at A is suspended from the rope that passes over the quarter circular cliff rock. Determine if it is possible for the 185-lb woman to hoist him up; and if this is possible, what smallest force must she exert on the rope? The coefficient of static friction between the rope and the rock is μ = 0.2, and between the shoes of the woman and the ground μ' = 0.8.

The 100-lb boy at A is suspended from the rope that passes over the quarter circular cliff rock. Determine if it is possible for the 185-lb woman to hoist him up; and if this is possible, what smallest force must she exert on the rope? The coefficient of static friction between the rope and the rock is μ = 0.2, and between the shoes of the woman and the ground μ' = 0.8.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.23P: The 40-lb spool is suspended from the hanger GA and rests against a vertical wall. The center of...

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