Finding the Coefficient of Friction for a Homogeneous Cube in Static Equilibrium

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The problem involves a homogeneous cube in static equilibrium, with one edge on the floor and another against a smooth vertical wall. The underside of the cube makes an angle of \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) with the horizontal surface. The goal is to determine the coefficient of friction required for the cube to remain balanced.

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  • The original poster attempts to formulate equations based on the conditions of static equilibrium, expressing uncertainty about how to write these equations from the problem statement. They question the role of the cube's homogeneity in the force distribution.
  • Some participants inquire about the definition of the moment of force and its implications for the equilibrium conditions.
  • There is a suggestion to clarify the relationship between the sum of moments and the sum of forces, with a focus on the implications of having no net force.

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Participants are working under the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the information they can provide or the methods they can use. There is also a focus on understanding the assumptions related to the cube's homogeneity and the implications for the forces acting on it.

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Homework Statement


Homogeneous cube with one edge lying on the floor and the other on a smooth vertical wall. The underside of cube with a horizontal surface makes angle of [tex]\frac{\pi}{6}[/tex].What is the value to the coefficient of friction between the cube and the floor to cube remain in balance.

Homework Equations


[tex]\sum F=0[/tex]
[tex]\sum M=0[/tex]
[tex]M=rF[/tex]
M is momentum of force.

The Attempt at a Solution


In static case

[tex]\sum F=0[/tex]
[tex]\sum M=0[/tex]
I need help to write this equation from the problem statement. I don't have idea.
Because cube is homogenuous the forces are equal from all parts I suppose.

My assymption is that [tex]r[/tex] is size of cube so [tex]a[/tex]. Do you have any idea? I think this goes in one line but it is hard for me.
 
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How to define [tex]\sum M=0[/tex]?
 
Um ... momentum of force ... ?

If [itex]\displaystyle M=r\cdot F[/itex], then [itex]\displaystyle\sum\left(M\right)=r\cdot\sum\left(F \right)[/itex], and so, as r≠0, [itex]\displaystyle\sum\left(F\right)=0[/itex], which we already knew. That's the equivalent of just no net force being applied.
 
I mean in this case.
 

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