Engineering Mechanics: Statics
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781118807330
Author: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 3.5, Problem 103P
The mass of the uniform right-triangular tabletop is 30 kg, and that of each of the vertical legs is 2 kg. Determine the normal reaction force exerted by the floor on each leg. The mass center of a right-triangular body can be obtained from Table D/3 in Appendix D.
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