Question: Bars AB and BE, each with a mass of 4 kg, are welded together and are pin-connected to two links AC and BD. Knowing that

Bars AB and BE, each with a mass of 4 kg, are welded together and are pin-connected to two links AC and BD. Knowing that the assembly is released from rest in the position shown and neglecting the masses of the links, determine 


(a) The acceleration of the assembly,


(b) The forces in the links.0.5 m C 30 Fig. P16.14 30 OD -BO A 60 0.5

0.5 m C 30 Fig. P16.14 30 OD -BO A 60 0.5 m E

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