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The discussion centers on the assertion that detail 2 will not move in the x-direction if friction is zero, as the forces acting on it are solely in the y-direction. The participant questions the validity of this statement, noting that without friction, there cannot be an x-direction force. However, the normal force exerted by detail 1 on detail 2 does possess an x-component, which complicates the initial claim. This highlights the importance of understanding the role of friction and normal forces in determining motion.

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The statement i make is that detail 2 will never move in the x-direction if the friction is cero. Because the force who acts on detail 2 acts in the y-direction and not in the x-direction. If we have friction we will get a force who acts in the x-direction. See picture

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Normal equilibrium equations

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No solution i wonder if my statement is correct.
 
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Anyone? The reason for the question is that it doesn't seems natural; but that is what i get; because how could a force in the x-direction eb created if we don't have friction?
 
The normal force Detail 1 exerts on Detail 2 DOES have an x-component.
 

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