What Are the Forces Needed to Hold a Wheelbarrow at a 30∘ Angle?

lc99
Messages
161
Reaction score
3

Homework Statement


The wheelbarrow and its contents have a mass of m = 63 kg with a center of mass at G. Determine the normal reaction on the tire and the vertical force on each hand to hold it at θ = 30∘. Take a = 0.27 m , b = 0.43 m , c = 0.78 m and d = 0.10 m . (Figure 1)
upload_2018-3-24_12-40-15.png


Homework Equations


Fx = 0
Fy =0

The Attempt at a Solution


I cannot figure out the vertical force and horizontal force of the hand. Overall , I am just struggling on finding the correct angles for this problem. I've attached my sketch below..
upload_2018-3-24_12-39-52.png
 

Attachments

  • upload_2018-3-24_12-39-39.png
    upload_2018-3-24_12-39-39.png
    18.5 KB · Views: 775
  • upload_2018-3-24_12-39-52.png
    upload_2018-3-24_12-39-52.png
    20.6 KB · Views: 1,857
  • upload_2018-3-24_12-40-15.png
    upload_2018-3-24_12-40-15.png
    17.6 KB · Views: 1,370
on Phys.org
Try summing moments about a point equal to zero, as well
 

Similar threads

Replies
5
Views
1K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
  • · Replies 22 ·
Replies
22
Views
4K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
6K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
9K