Problem 236

A parallel force system acts on the lever shown in Fig. P-236. Determine the magnitude
and position of the resultant.

Solution 236

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R=F
R=30+6020+40
R=110 lb

downward

MA=xF
MA=2(30)+5(60)7(20)+11(40)
MA=660 ftlb

clockwise

Rd=MA
110d=660
d=6 ft

to the right of A

Thus, R = 110 lb downward at 6 ft to the right of A.

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Problem 237
Determine the resultant of the four parallel forces acting on the rocker arm of Fig. P237.

Solution 237

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R=F
R=504020+60
R=50 lb

downward

MO=Fd
MO=50(6)+40(2)20(3)+60(8)
MO=200 lbft

clockwise

Rd=MO
50d=200
d=4 ft

to the right of O

Thus, R = 50 lb downward at 4 ft to the right of point O.

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