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Consider a wedge that rests on a horizontal table as shown in Figure Q4.6 and assume the...

Consider a wedge that rests on a horizontal table as shown in Figure Q4.6 and assume there is no friction between the wedge and the table. A force is now applied vertically as shown in the figure. You might expect this force will cause the wedge to move to the left. Explain why the wedge does not move, even though there is no friction between it and the table.

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