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The bar has a negligible thickness and smooth points of contact at A, B, and C. Determine the magnitude of the reaction at C if P = 136 lb 3 in. 30° 5 in. C B A 8 in. P 30°

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          The bar has a negligible thickness and smooth points of contact at A, B, and C. Determine the magnitude of the reaction at C if P = 136 lb
3 in.
30°
5 in.
C
B
A
8 in.
P
30°

the bar has a negligible thickness and smooth points of contact at a b and c determine the magnitude of the reaction at c if p 136 lb 3 in 30 5 in c b a 8 in p 30 73738

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Solved by Expert Breanna Ollech

03/03/2024

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Since the points of contact A, B, and C are smooth, the reactions at these points will be perpendicular to the surface of contact. Let $N_A$ be the normal force at A, $N_B$ be the normal force at B, and $N_C$ be the normal force at C. The force P is given as 136 Show more…

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The bar has a negligible thickness and smooth points of contact at A, B, and C. Determine the magnitude of the reaction at C if P = 136 lb 3 in. 30° 5 in. C B A 8 in. P 30°