A can of paint (10 lb) and a painter (180 lb) are positioned on a step latter. Compute the forces at each connection. Model the step ladder as the 3 members shown, with friction at support A and a frictionless connection at B. The distance EG is 1.5 ft and CF is 1 ft. G W2 F C 0.6 ft 3 ft 15° B

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A can of paint (10 lb) and a painter (180 lb) are positioned on a step
latter. Compute the forces at each connection. Model the step ladder
as the 3 members shown, with friction at support A and a frictionless
connection at B. The distance EG is 1.5 ft and CF is 1 ft.
W2
W,
E
0.6 ft
3 ft
15°
A
Transcribed Image Text:A can of paint (10 lb) and a painter (180 lb) are positioned on a step latter. Compute the forces at each connection. Model the step ladder as the 3 members shown, with friction at support A and a frictionless connection at B. The distance EG is 1.5 ft and CF is 1 ft. W2 W, E 0.6 ft 3 ft 15° A
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