A 2.00 kg rim with a radius of 20.0 cm is sitting on an 8.00 kg wedge

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving a 2.00 kg rim with a radius of 20.0 cm positioned on an 8.00 kg wedge inclined at 30 degrees. The kinetic coefficient of friction between the wedge and the floor is 0.20. Participants are tasked with calculating the minimum coefficient of static friction required for the rim to roll without slipping, the minimum force to prevent downward rolling, and the maximum force to achieve upward rolling at constant speed. Key equations and concepts related to friction and motion dynamics are essential for solving these problems.

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Homework Statement
A 2.00 kg rim with a radius of 20.0 cm is setting on an 8.00 kg wedge of angle 30 degrees. The kinetic coefficient of kinetic friction between the wedge and the floor is 0.20

A) With F = 0.00 N, find the minimum coefficient of static friction between the rim and the wedge required for rolling without slipping.

B) Find the minimum force required to keep the rim from rolling downward.

C) Find the maximum force required to get the rim rolling upwards at a constant speed.
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Alabaster1327 said:
Homework Statement:: A 2.00 kg rim with a radius of 20.0 cm is setting on an 8.00 kg wedge of angle 30 degrees. The kinetic coefficient of kinetic friction between the wedge and the floor is 0.20

A) With F = 0.00 N, find the minimum coefficient of static friction between the rim and the wedge required for rolling without slipping.

B) Find the minimum force required to keep the rim from rolling downward.

C) Find the maximum force required to get the rim rolling upwards at a constant speed.
Relevant Equations:: .

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Rim? Do you mean a disc? Ring?
Your image is not viewable. Seems to require authority.
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