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Sample Problem Concurrent Forces
Sample Problem Concurrent Forces
C
W
∑▒ 〖𝐹𝑥 =0 〗
-Cx +Dx+Ax = 0
-Ccos60 + Dcos30 + Acos60 = 0
Cy + Dy -Ay -W = 0
C(sin60) + D(sin30) -A (sin60) - 200 = 0
B
E
Substituting the value of A
60° 30° -Ccos60 + Dcos30 + Acos60 = 0
-C (0.5) + D (0.866) + (129.870)(0.5) = 0
-C (0.5) + D (0.866) = - 64.935
0.866D = -64.935 + 0.5C
150 D = (-64.935 + 0.5C)/0.866
60° 30° D
60°
A 30 A
W
W
D - Wsin 30 = 0 C -A - Wcos 30 = 0
D = 200 (0.5) C -A - (200) (0.866) = 0
eq. 1 D = 100 lbs C - A =173.205
eq. 1 30°
(129.870)(0.5) = 0 150
02.994))/0.866
deg clockwise
0) (0.866) = 0
eq. 1
3 = 173.205
05 + 129.903
05 + 129.903
Three soda cans, each weighing 3.5 lbs and having a diameter of 4 inches, are stacked in a formation as shown belo
n a formation as shown below. Assuming no friction forces, determine the normal forces acting on can C.