A rope is wrapped around a cylindrical rod as shown. The cylinder weighs 100lbf. The coefficient of friction between the
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A rope is wrapped around a cylindrical rod as shown. The cylinder weighs 100lbf. The coefficient of friction between the rope and the rod is u=0.6. The rope is wrapped 1.5 revolutions. Treat as belt friction. f. What is the minimum force F that must be applied to prevent the cylinder from moving downward? g What is the minimum force F that must be applied to begin to raise the cylinder.