A gate assembly consisting of a 24-kg gate ABC and a 66-kg counterweight D is attached to a 24-mm-diameter shaft B which fits loosely in a fixed bearing. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction is 0.20 between the shaft and the bearing, determine the magnitude of the force P for which counterclockwise rotation of the gate is impending.

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.C 0.6 m 18 m- 0.15 m