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saltine
Dec3-08, 11:14 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A shaft with torque τ has just started to rotate inside a machine part against friction force FB. What is the force FA required to hold the part horizontal?
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3. The attempt at a solution
First, the net torque about the shaft:

-τ + r FB + dmg + 2d FA = 0

FA = (τ - r FB - dmg)/2d

Is there anything more to this problem?

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LowlyPion
Dec4-08, 10:55 AM
Looks about right.