The vertical position of the 100-kg block is adjusted by the screw-activated wedge. Calculate the moment M which must be applied to the handle of the screw to raise the block. The single-thread screw has square threads with a mean diameter of 30 mm and advances 10 mm for each complete turn. The coefficient of friction for the screw threads is 0.25, and the coefficient of friction for all mating surfaces of the block and wedge is 0.40. Neglect friction at the ball joint A.
