The indicated location of the center of gravity of the 3600-lb pickup truck is for the unladen condition. If a load whose center of gravity is x = 18 in. behind the rear axle is added to the truck, determine the load weight W₁ for which the normal forces under the front and rear wheels are equal. Express your answer in units of lb. A 45"- 67"- B WL

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The indicated location of the center of gravity of the 3600-lb pickup truck is for the unladen condition. If a load whose center of gravity is x = 18 in.
behind the rear axle is added to the truck, determine the load weight W₁ for which the normal forces under the front and rear wheels are equal.
Express your answer in units of lb.
A
45"
67"-
B
x
WL
Transcribed Image Text:The indicated location of the center of gravity of the 3600-lb pickup truck is for the unladen condition. If a load whose center of gravity is x = 18 in. behind the rear axle is added to the truck, determine the load weight W₁ for which the normal forces under the front and rear wheels are equal. Express your answer in units of lb. A 45" 67"- B x WL
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