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The 25-kg bar BD is attached to the two light links AB and CD and moves in the vertical plane. The lower link is subjected to a clockwise torque applied through its shaft at A. If each link has an angular velocity as it passes the horizontal position, calculate the force which the upper link exerts on the bar at D at this instant. Also find the angular acceleration of the links at this position. 6/25

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Title Engineering Mechanics 7 
Author James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige
ISBN 9780470614815

The 25-kg bar BD is attached to the two light links AB and CD and moves in the vertical

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