A 20–lb force is applied to die control rod AB as shown. Knowing that the length of the rod is 9 in. and that α = 25°, determine the moment of the force about point B by resolving the force into horizontal and vertical components.

Question-Answer › Category: Engineering Mechanics › A 20–lb force is applied to die control rod AB as shown. Knowing that the length of the rod is 9 in. and that α = 25°, determine the moment of the force about point B by resolving the force into horizontal and vertical components.

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GME asked 1 year ago

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Sazid Ahmad answered 1 year ago

Step: 1

Draw the free body diagram of the whole beam:

Step: 2

Calculate the horizontal and vertical components of 20 lb force.

Calculate the moment of 20 lb force about B.

Therefore, the moment of force about B, .