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Yup got the answer now, thanks I am interested in finding out how to write the virtual work equation for this. I thought of increasing angle POQ, say ##\phi## to ##\phi +d\phi## but i couldn't relate ##d\alpha## and ##d\beta## . So if anyone can write the equation, that would be great. Also I...

So I tried using force balancing. I have attached files of my solution in my notebook Torque balancing about O which gives me equation 1 And I used property of triangle, for equation 2 But i can't seem to get the right answer Also, I was wondering if it could be done by concept of virtual work.