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Chapter 4, Practice Problem 4/09 A pair of 85-N forces is applied to the handles of the small eyelet squeezer. The block at A slides with negligible friction in a slot machined in the lower part of the tool. Neglect the small force of the light return spring AE and determine the compressive force $P$ applied to the eyelet. Answer: $P = ext{____} N$

          Chapter 4, Practice Problem 4/09
A pair of 85-N forces is applied to the handles of the small eyelet squeezer. The block at A slides with negligible friction in a slot machined in the lower part of the tool. Neglect the small force of
the light return spring AE and determine the compressive force $P$ applied to the eyelet.
Answer: $P = 	ext{____} N$

Chapter 4, Practice Problem 4/09
A pair of 85-N forces is applied to the handles of the small eyelet squeezer. The block at A slides with negligible friction in a slot machined in the lower part of the tool. Neglect the small force of
the light return spring AE and determine the compressive force P applied to the eyelet.
Answer: P = ext N

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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First, let's draw a free body diagram of the block at A. We have the two applied forces of 85 N each acting in opposite directions, and the compressive force P acting downwards. Show more…

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Chapter 4, Practice Problem 4/09: A pair of 85 N forces is applied to the handles of the small eyelet squeezer. The block at A slides with negligible friction in a slot machined in the lower part of the tool. Neglect the small force of the light return spring AE and determine the compressive force P applied to the eyelet. 85 N 44 mm 63.5 mm B 17 mm 6.25 mm 85 N Answer: P = N