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*13–16.
The 75-kg man pushes on the 150-kg crate with a horizontal
force F. If the coefficients of static and kinetic friction
between the crate and the surface are m
and
m
and the coefficient of static friction between the
man’s shoes and the surface is m
, show that the man
is able to move the crate. What is the greatest acceleration
the man can give the crate?
F
SOLUTION
Equation of Equilibrium. Assuming that the crate is on the verge of sliding
f
C
ms
C
C. Referring to the FBD of the crate shown in Fig. a,
Referring to the FBD of the man, Fig. b,
Equation of Motion. The greatest acceleration of the crate can be produced when
the man is on the verge of slipping. Thus,
f
m
m
s
m
.