update needs checking
http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=forcesax4.png
Is the following correct? Please refer to image link.
Vertical : N*cos(A1) + W = R2
Horizontal: N*sin(a1) = R1
T1 and T2 are taken into account by N.
Homework Statement
http://server7.pictiger.com/img/480530/other/forces.png
http://server7.pictiger.com/img/480530/other/forces.png
I would like to know the forces applied on the quadrant block as shown in the pic. Is there an equivalent force I can take for the whole quad? The block...