INTERNATIONAL EDITION---Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 14th edition (SI unit)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780133918922
Author: Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5.4, Problem 2CP
The man attempts to pull the tour wheeler up the incline and onto the trailer. From the position shown, is it more effective to pull on the rope at A, or would it be better to pull on the rope at B? Draw a free-body diagram for each case, and do an equilibrium analysis to explain your answer Use appropriate numerical values to do your calculations.
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INTERNATIONAL EDITION---Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 14th edition (SI unit)
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