2. The extremities of a 8-ft rod weighing 50 lb can move freely and with no friction along two straight tracks as shown. There is an external force (P) applied at G with the magnitude of 10 bls. If the rod is released with no velocity from the position shown,
B/
G
P
?= 45°
(1) Determine $a_B/A$, $a_B$, $a_A$ and $a_G$
(2) Graph FBD
(3) Show Equations of Motions
(4) Determine the angular acceleration of the rod
(5) Determine the reactions at A and B
30°
D
A