Two masses are connected by a cable, as shown in the figure for this question. M1 = 12 kg and M2 = 20 kg. M1 has a coefficient of friction of μ1 = 1.0 and M2 has a coefficient of friction of μ2 = 0.4. Determine the minimum value of P required to make masses M1 and M2 move. Ans. P = 115.7 N

Two masses are connected by a cable, as shown in the figure for this question. M1 = 12 kg and M2 = 20 kg. M1 has a coefficient of friction of μ1 = 1.0 and M2 has a coefficient of friction of μ2 = 0.4. Determine the minimum value of P required to make masses M1 and M2 move. Ans. P = 115.7 N

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Two masses are connected by a cable, as shown in the figure for this question. M 1 = 12 k g and M 2 = 20 k g . M 1 has a coefficient of friction of μ 1 = 1.0 and M 2 has a coefficient of friction of μ 2 = 0.4 . Determine the minimum value of P required to make masses M 1 and M 2 move.
Ans. P = 115.7 N

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