The drop gate at the end of the trailer has mass M and mass center at G.

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The drop gate at the end of the trailer has mass M and mass center at G. If it is supported by the cable AB and hinge at C, determine the tension in the cable when the truck begins to accelerate at rate a. Also, what are the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at the hinge C?

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