According to Taylor, the force causing instability in the sliding wed – McqOptions

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1.	According to Taylor, the force causing instability in the sliding wedge is __________
A.	Cohesive resistance and Weight of the wedge
B.	Total frictional resistance
C.	None of the mentioned
D.	All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Total frictional resistance

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