A four-bar mechanism shown in Fig. 11.32 is subjected to a force of \(2 \angle 60^{\circ} \mathrm{kN}\) of link \(\mathrm{CD}\). The dimensions of the various links are:

\(A B=A D=300 \mathrm{~mm}, B C=450 \mathrm{~mm}, C D=400 \mathrm{~mm}, C E=150 \mathrm{~mm}\).
Calculate the required value of torque to be applied to link \(A B\) for static equilibrium of the mechanism.

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B T E 100 A D C 60 2 kN Fig.11.32 Four-bar mechanism