Static Equilibrium Door question: Calculate Horizontal Forces

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The discussion revolves around calculating the horizontal forces acting on two hinges of a door in static equilibrium. Participants analyze the door's dimensions, weight, and the positions of the hinges to derive the necessary forces. They emphasize the importance of torque balance and the relationship between the weight of the door and the forces exerted by the hinges. Various approaches are suggested, including using one hinge as a pivot point to simplify calculations. The conversation highlights the complexity of the problem and the need for careful consideration of the geometry and forces involved.
  • #31
pgardn said:
You are a good student who actually does the work. Its no problem helping people like this. I took a look at the problem that I helped you with before and it was actually more difficult.

My bad... props to you for working hard.

Thanks, I'm taking it over the summer so its taking me longer to absorb some things--that's why I come here!
 
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  • #32
It's simple. Take moments about bottom hinge, using distances perpendicular to the forces. Moment of inertia not required for this problem in simple statics.
 

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