Determine the range of applied force P over which the block of mass m2 will not slip on the wedge-shaped block of mass m1 when the inclination of the block is θ, and the coefficient of kinetic and static friction is μk and μs, respectively. Neglect friction associated with the wheels of the tapered block. [25 points]

Determine the range of applied force P over which the block of mass m2 will not slip on the wedge-shaped block of mass m1 when the inclination of the block is θ, and the coefficient of kinetic and static friction is μk and μs, respectively. Neglect friction associated with the wheels of the tapered block. [25 points]

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  1. Determine the range of applied force P over which the block of mass m 2 will not slip on the wedge-shaped block of mass m 1 when the inclination of the block is θ , and the coefficient of kinetic and static friction is μ k and μ s , respectively. Neglect friction associated with the wheels of the tapered block. [25 points]

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