Physics Fundamentals
Physics Fundamentals
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ISBN: 9780971313453
Author: Vincent P. Coletta
Publisher: PHYSICS CURRICULUM+INSTRUCT.INC.
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Chapter 5, Problem 6P

(a)

To determine

To Calculate: The minimum horizontal force required to move the block if the block is being pressed into the surface.

(b)

To determine

To Calculate: The minimum horizontal force required to move the block if the block is partially supported by a vertical string under tension.

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