Solved: If the man at B exerts a force of P = 30 lb on his

Chapter 4, Problem 4-16

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

If the man at B exerts a force of P = 30 lb on his rope, determine the magnitude of the force F the man at C must exert to prevent the pole from rotating, i.e., so the resultant moment about A of both forces is zero.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

If the man at B exerts a force of P = 30 lb on his rope, determine the magnitude of the force F the man at C must exert to prevent the pole from rotating, i.e., so the resultant moment about A of both forces is zero.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 2

Using the following free body diagram we can equate the moments at point A produced by forces P and F.

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back