Determine whether the 15−kg block shown is in static equilibrium under the loadings shown, and report the magnitude of the friction force (in Newton) when P = 770 N and θ = 42 degrees at the state of static equilibrium. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the block and the rough inclined surface are shown in the picture. Report the friction force as positive when it is directed downward, and negative when it is directed upwards.

Determine whether the 15−kg block shown is in static equilibrium under the loadings shown, and report the magnitude of the friction force (in Newton) when P = 770 N and θ = 42 degrees at the state of static equilibrium. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the block and the rough inclined surface are shown in the picture. Report the friction force as positive when it is directed downward, and negative when it is directed upwards.

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Determine whether the 15 k g block shown is in static equilibrium under the loadings shown, and report the magnitude of the friction force (in Newton) when P = 770 N and θ = 42 degrees at the state of static equilibrium. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the block and the rough inclined surface are shown in the picture.
Report the friction force as positive when it is directed downward, and negative when it is directed upwards.

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