Apply the second condition for equilibrium (step 3). Apply the first condition for equilibrium (step 4). Ti = TR+TF + TBB = 0 R(0) + F(0.0292 m) - (50.6 N)(0.341 m) = 0 F = F = N lb Fy F+ R 50.6 N = 0 = RF R = 50.6 N = 591 N - 50.6 N N R = lb Exercise 8.6 Hints: Getting Started | I'm Stuck Suppose you wanted to limit the force acting on your joint to a maximum value of 8.23 x 10 N. (a) Under these circumstances, what maximum weight would you attempt to lift? Fmax N (b) What force would your biceps apply while lifting this weight? Fbiceps = N