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The discussion centers on solving a vector statics problem related to lifting a roller onto tiles. The key takeaway is that the problem is indeed a statics question, where acceleration and velocity are not factors. The primary focus is on calculating the maximum opposing force at the initial stage of lifting the roller, which determines the necessary push or pull force required to achieve equilibrium.

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I am not able to figure out how to solve this problem. It does not seem to be a statics problem to me. At what point do we consider the equilibrium. Please Help!
 

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Yes, it is a statics question: you don't have to consider acceleration or velocity.
To lift the roller onto the tiles you only need enough force to match (plus the teeniest bit) the maximum opposing force. In general, that entails calculating the opposing force at each stage in lifting the roller onto the tiles, but I think it's pretty clear the maximum opposing force will be right at the start. So all you need to determine is the push/pull needed to make a certain force become zero... which one?
 
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