Determine horizontal force required to start the car moving


A loaded railroad car has a mass of 30 Mg and is supported by eight 800-mm-diameter wheels with 125-mm-diameter axles. Knowing that the coefficients of friction are µs = 0.020 and µk = 0.015, determine the horizontal force required (a) to start the car moving, (b) to keep the car moving at a constant speed. Neglect rolling resistance between the wheels and the rails.

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Mechanical Engineering: Determine horizontal force required to start the car moving
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