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Bradracer18
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Homework Statement
Ok guys, me and a few buddy's are stuck on this one. We've got a smooth rod(BC)...and a collar(A) which is free to slide on it. I need to determine the Forces exerted on the collar by the cable, and by the rod...when a force F=900lb is applied to the collar. ***See pic.
Homework Equations
I'm not even sure where to start. I've only found the other angle to be 70 degrees.
I think there is a tension and a compression force. I think the tension force this time is on the pipe...while the compression is on the cable. This seems weird...or not how it usually is...but I think its right.
The Attempt at a Solution
I've got the actual answers...but would like to know how to get them...for test purposes.
The answers say T=700lb(I think in the -20, or down direction).
And...Fa = 1316lb (60 deg from the neg x side...upwards and to the left. ).
Thanks for the help and for explaining
Brad
View attachment Collar problem.bmp