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•5–1. Draw the free-body diagram of the 50-kg paper roll

which has a center of mass at G and rests on the smooth
blade of the paper hauler. Explain the significance of each
force acting on the diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.) 35 mm

G
B
A
30

5–2. Draw the free-body diagram of member AB, which is 390 lb

supported by a roller at A and a pin at B. Explain the
significance of each force on the diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.) 13 12
800 lb  ft 5
A

8 ft 4 ft 3 ft
30 B

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5–3. Draw the free-body diagram of the dumpster D of the

truck, which has a weight of 5000 lb and a center of gravity
at G. It is supported by a pin at A and a pin-connected
hydraulic cylinder BC (short link). Explain the significance
of each force on the diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.) G 1.5 m
D
1m
3m
B
A 30 C
20

*5–4. Draw the free-body diagram of the beam which

supports the 80-kg load and is supported by the pin at A and D
a cable which wraps around the pulley at D. Explain the
significance of each force on the diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.) 5
4
3

A B E
C

2m 2m 1.5 m

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•5–5. Draw the free-body diagram of the truss that is B

supported by the cable AB and pin C. Explain the significance
of each force acting on the diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.)

30 A

2m

3 kN 4 kN
2m 2m 2m

5–6. Draw the free-body diagram of the crane boom AB

which has a weight of 650 lb and center of gravity at G. The 12 ft
boom is supported by a pin at A and cable BC. The load of
B
1250 lb is suspended from a cable attached at B. Explain
the significance of each force acting on the diagram. (See 18 ft
13
Fig. 5–7b.) 5
12 G
C

30
A

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