Derivation for Friction in Brakes

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Homework Statement


Derive the expression for frictional resistances in block brakes.Use standard symbols to denote required parameters.


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My actual problem is the fact that I have checked 2 reference books, both have derived the expression assuming the friction produces a torque in the same direction of rotation of the drum.There is no explanation why this has been done.
If these 2 forces(friction and force of rotation) were to produce torque in the same direction then I suppose the drum should never stop its rotation, so what is the actual derivation with explation?
Kindly Help..
 
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