SOLUTION: A 4 kg object is sitting on a table. A 5 kg and a 10 kg object is attached to the 4 kg by a string. The 5 kg and 10 kg object are hanging at each side of the table. What is the min

SOLUTION: A 4 kg object is sitting on a table. A 5 kg and a 10 kg object is attached to the 4 kg by a string. The 5 kg and 10 kg object are hanging at each side of the table. What is the min

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Question 962599: A 4 kg object is sitting on a table. A 5 kg and a 10 kg object is attached to the 4 kg by a string. The 5 kg and 10 kg object are hanging at each side of the table. What is the minimum coefficient of static friction of the table so that the system stays at rest?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The downward force is 19 kg
The lateral force is 5 kg
--> 5/19 =~ 0.263

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