15.
A random force T is applied to pull a
bookmark with a width of 1 in. The weight of the book is W ~ N(12,
0.152) lb, and the coefficient of static
friction between the bookmark and the paper is µs=0.6. If the pages are 8 in. (width) by 10 in.
(length), determine the distribution of the minimum force that will make the
bookmark start to move out. Assume the pressure on each page and the bookmark
is uniform.
Solution:
The
minimum force is .