The 10° wedge in Fig. P5–25 is used to split a log. The coefficient of static friction between the wedge and the wood is 0.30. If a force P = 500 lb is needed to drive the wedge into the wood,...

The 10° wedge in Fig. P5–25 is used to split a log. The coefficient of static friction between the wedge and the wood is 0.30. If a force P = 500 lb is needed to drive the wedge into the wood, determine the force exerted on the log by the wedge after it has been driven into the log.