How Do Angles Affect the Forces in Lifting Tongs?

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The discussion focuses on understanding the forces acting on lifting tongs, specifically the vertical forces F and G. Participants suggest analyzing the tongs as free bodies and emphasize the importance of equilibrium, noting that each tong experiences a downward force of Mg/2. There is also mention of mechanical advantage and how the load's descent affects the tongs' ends. The difficulty in determining the coordinates of points A and B is acknowledged, but it is noted that this information may not be essential for solving the problem. Ultimately, the conversation revolves around calculating tension and moments to understand the forces involved.
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I think I just need a kickstart figuring out what the forces in the vertical direction of F and G are. I am guessing F and G are exerting a force in the direction of their normal, but I have no idea how to figure out the angle of that normal. Really lost :(
 

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You can solve this by concentrating on the tongs as the 'free bodies'. The load applies a vertically downward force Mg/2 on each, and you just need to compute the horizontal force it must apply in equilibrium.
Another approach is to think in terms of mechanical advantage. If the load were to descend some small distance dy, how much closer would the ends of the tongs get?
 
Thanks for the help. I can't seem to work out the coordinates of points A or B however. I think I need those to calculate moments, but I'm not sure how to find them...
 
It is not possible to determine the co-ordinates of those points, but it turns out not to matter.
Can you find the tension in the rod DE? Can you then take moments about F in rod DAF?
 

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