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The document presents a series of physics problems related to friction, including calculations for slope angles, applied forces, and moments for various scenarios involving blocks and cylinders. Specific coefficients of friction are provided for each problem, along with the required answers for each calculation. The problems involve both static and kinetic friction in different mechanical setups.

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The document presents a series of physics problems related to friction, including calculations for slope angles, applied forces, and moments for various scenarios involving blocks and cylinders. Specific coefficients of friction are provided for each problem, along with the required answers for each calculation. The problems involve both static and kinetic friction in different mechanical setups.

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AM 1100 :

ASSIGNMENT 6
Friction

1. The designer of a ski resort wishes to have a portion of a beginner’s slope on which the skier’s speed
will remain fairly constant. Tests indicate the average coef cients of friction between skis and the snow
to be µs = 0.10 and µk = 0.08 . What should be the slope angle ✓ of the constant-speed section; see
Fig.1]? [Ans ✓ = 4.57 ]

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

2. The 30-kg homogeneous cylinder of 400 mm diameter rests against the vertical and inclined surfaces
as shown. If the coef cient of static friction between the cylinder and the surfaces is 0.30, calculate the
applied clockwise couple M which would cause the cylinder shown in Fig 2. to slip. [Ans: M = 32.9N-m]

3. The uniform pole of length L and mass M is placed against the supporting surfaces as
shown in Fig.3. If the coef cient of static friction on both surfaces is µs = 0.25, determine the
maximum angle ✓ at which the pole can be placed before it begins to slip. [ Ans : ✓ = 59.9 ]

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

4. The system of two blocks, cable, and xed pulley in Fig. 4 is initially at rest. Determine the horizontal
force P necessary to cause motion when (a) P is applied to the 5 kg block, and (b) P is applied to the
10 kg block. Determine the corresponding tension T in the cable for each case. [ Ans: (a) P=137.3N, T
= 112.8 N, (b) P = 137.3 N, T = 24.5 N].
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AM 1100 :
ASSIGNMENT 6
Friction

5. The vertical position of the 100 kg block is adjusted by the screw activated wedge in Fig 7. Calculate
the moment M which must be applied to the handle of the screw to raise the block. The single
threaded screw has square threads with a mean diameter of 30 mm and advances 10 mm for each
complete turn. The coef cient of friction for the screw threads is 0.25, and the coef cient of friction for
all mating surfaces of the block and wedge is 0.40. Neglect friction at the ball joint A. [ Ans: M = 7.30
N-m]

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

6. The two 5 degree wedges shown in Fig. 8 are used to adjust the position of the column under a
vertical loads of 5 kN. Determine the magnitude of the forces P required to raise the column if the
coef cient of friction for all surfaces is 0.40. What is the corresponding force P required for lowering
the columns?
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