The mechanism shows two identical 2-kg bars that are 0.15 m long each. They are hinged together at the lower ends and are supported at the upper ends by small rollers of negligible mass which roll on a horizontal rail. Determine the steady state angle θ assumed by the bars when they are accelerating under the action of a constant horizontal force 375.90 Newtons. Also, find the forces on the rollers at A and B as well as the reactions at the hinge C.

The mechanism shows two identical 2-kg bars that are 0.15 m long each. They are hinged together at the lower ends and are supported at the upper ends by small rollers of negligible mass which roll on a horizontal rail. Determine the steady state angle θ assumed by the bars when they are accelerating under the action of a constant horizontal force 375.90 Newtons. Also, find the forces on the rollers at A and B as well as the reactions at the hinge C.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter9: Moments And Products Of Inertia Of Areas

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.46P

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