Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotational Dynamics - Problems - Page 249: 79

Answer

$f_s=51.4N$

Work Step by Step

Let's choose the axis of rotation to be at the point where 2 sides meet each other and examine only 1 board out of the two. The length of the board is denoted $L$. There are 3 forces that produce torques affecting the rotation of the board. Because the board is in equilibrium, $$\sum\tau=0.25WL+0.866f_sL-0.5NL=0$$ $$0.25W+0.866f_s-0.5N=0$$ $W$ and $N$ are also 2 vertical forces of the system. The net vertical force is zero, so they balance each other, which means $W=N=178N$ $$-0.25W+0.866f_s=0$$ $$f_s=\frac{0.25W}{0.866}=51.4N$$
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