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Question : A 4-kg sphere rests on the smooth parabolic surface. Determi...

A 4-kg sphere rests on the smooth parabolic surface. Determine the normal force it exerts on the surface and the mass { m }_{ B } of block B needed to hold it in the equilibrium position shown.

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