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Determine the reactions at the supports.
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The force P is acting at an angle, so it has both horizontal and vertical components. The horizontal component is $P_x = P \cdot \frac{4}{5}$ and the vertical component is $P_y = P \cdot \frac{3}{5}$. Show more…
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