The center of mass of the arm shown in the figure is at point A. Find the magnitudes (in N) of the tension force F and the force F, which hold the arm in equilibrium. (Let 8 = 24.0°.) Assume the weight of the arm is 48.3 N. IF 8.00 cm 29.0 cm 1₂ 354 X Draw a diagram showing the forces and distances. Find the sum of the torques about point O, and set this equal to zero. Solve your equation for F₁. N 340.30 X Apply Newton's second law in the x and y directions, and solve for F Pythagorean theorem to calculate F. . N Sx and F . You will need your value of F. Then use the sy'

The center of mass of the arm shown in the figure is at point A. Find the magnitudes (in N) of the tension force F and the force F, which hold the arm in equilibrium. (Let 8 = 24.0°.) Assume the weight of the arm is 48.3 N. IF 8.00 cm 29.0 cm 1₂ 354 X Draw a diagram showing the forces and distances. Find the sum of the torques about point O, and set this equal to zero. Solve your equation for F₁. N 340.30 X Apply Newton's second law in the x and y directions, and solve for F Pythagorean theorem to calculate F. . N Sx and F . You will need your value of F. Then use the sy'

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Chapter14: Static Equilibrium, Elasticity, And Fracture

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