Question: A collar that can slide on a vertical rod is subjected to the three forces shown. Determine (a) The value of the angle α for

A collar that can slide on a vertical rod is subjected to the three forces shown. Determine

(a) The value of the angle α for which the resultant of the three forces is horizontal,

(b) The corresponding magnitude of the resultant.




70 lb 130 lb


70 lb 130 lb

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