The figure shows a sphere resting in a smooth Vshaped groove and subjected to a spring force. The spring is compressed to a length of 125 mm from its free length of 150 mm. If the stiffness of spring k= 10 N/mm and weight of sphere is 100 N. Determine the contact reactions at the point A and B. PERS 30° pack Leeeee •W 60°
The figure shows a sphere resting in a smooth Vshaped groove and subjected to a spring force. The spring is compressed to a length of 125 mm from its free length of 150 mm. If the stiffness of spring k= 10 N/mm and weight of sphere is 100 N. Determine the contact reactions at the point A and B. PERS 30° pack Leeeee •W 60°
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![The figure shows a sphere resting in a
smooth Vshaped groove and subjected to a spring force. The spring
is compressed to a length of 125 mm from its free length of 150 mm.
If the stiffness of spring k= 10 N/mm and weight of sphere is 100 N.
Determine the contact reactions at the point A and B.
30°
eeee
• W
60°
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Transcribed Image Text:The figure shows a sphere resting in a
smooth Vshaped groove and subjected to a spring force. The spring
is compressed to a length of 125 mm from its free length of 150 mm.
If the stiffness of spring k= 10 N/mm and weight of sphere is 100 N.
Determine the contact reactions at the point A and B.
30°
eeee
• W
60°
1
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