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Chapter 5, Problem 5-45(choose chapter or problem)
The man uses the hand truck to move material up the step. If the truck and its contents have a mass of 50 kg with center of gravity at G, determine the normal reaction on both wheels and the magnitude and direction of the minimum force required at the grip B needed to lift the load.
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QUESTION:
The man uses the hand truck to move material up the step. If the truck and its contents have a mass of 50 kg with center of gravity at G, determine the normal reaction on both wheels and the magnitude and direction of the minimum force required at the grip B needed to lift the load.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 5
Refer to the of the hand truck shown in Figure below.
Step 2 of 5
can be determined directly by writing the force equation of equilibrium along y axis by referring to the FBD shown above.