Solve Problem 8.62 assuming that the wedge is to be forced under the machine base at B instead of A.
PROBLEM 8.62
A 5° wedge is to be forced under a 1400-lb machine base at A. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction at all surfaces is 0.20,
(a) Determine the force P required to move the wedge,
(b) Indicate whether the machine base will move.

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1400 lb P A 50 in 20 in