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mikefitz
Oct22-06, 03:01 PM
A person exerts a horizontal force |F| = 192 N in the test apparatus shown in the drawing. Find the horizontal force M (magnitude and direction) that is flexor muscle exerts on his forearm. (L = 0.31 m, h = 0.047 m)

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I know that the torque for the .31m length is equal to 59.52 Nm; how do I begin to solve the force M for the second length of .047m?

FredGarvin
Oct22-06, 03:11 PM
The sum of the moments about the elbow joint must = 0.

mikefitz
Oct22-06, 03:40 PM
does this mean I can calculate the torque for both points and add them in an equation and set them equal to 0?