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Fundamentals of Physics 10th ISV Edition · Equilibrium and Elasticity · Problem 29
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Halliday, Resnick & Walker — Equilibrium and Elasticity: Problem 29

29 A cubical box is filled with sand and weighs 520 N. We wish to “roll” the box by pushing horizontally on one of the upper edges. (a) What minimum force is required? (b) What minimum coefficient of static friction between box and floor is required? (c) If there is a more efficient way to roll the box, find the smallest possible force that would have to be applied directly to the box to roll it. (Hint: At the onset of tipping, where is the normal force located?)

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Given: 29 A, 520 N

Find: (a) What minimum force is required?; (b) What minimum coefficient of static friction between box and; (c) If there is a more efficient way to roll the box

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Fundamentals of Physics · 10th ISV Edition
Author: Halliday, Resnick & Walker
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Equilibrium and Elasticity