EQUILIBRIUM
HW-02, Problem 4: 2D Free Body Diagram (FBD) Exercises
In 4a & 4b below, the body to be isolated is shown in the left-hand diagram, and an incomplete free-body diagram (FBD) of the isolated body is shown on the right. Add whatever forces are necessary in each case to form a complete free-body diagram. The weights of the bodies are negligible unless otherwise indicated. Dimensions and numerical values are omitted for simplicity.
4a. Bell crank supporting mass m with pin support at A
Body
Incomplete FBD
mg
m
Flexible cable
4b. Boom OA, of negligible mass compared with mass m: Boom hinged at O and supported by hoisting cable at B
Body
Wrong or Incomplete FBD
B
m
T
mg