Question: The jib crane is supported by a pin at C and rod AB. If the load has a mass of 2 Mg with its center

The jib crane is supported by a pin at C and rod AB. If the load has a mass of 2 Mg with its center of mass located at G, determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at the pin C and the force developed in rod AB on the crane when x = 5m.

4 m- 3.2 m 0.2 m G.

4 m- 3.2 m 0.2 m G.

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