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posted by  randeep on 7/17/2008 4:49:47 AM  |  status: Live  

Need the answer fast please, Will give "LIFESAVER", determine angle theta using the sum of forces and moments

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Classical Mechanics Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (8th) by Johnston, Eisenberg, Beer 10 32P
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Block A can slide freely in its guide, and rests against a spring with a spring constant of 3 kN/m. The spring is undeformed when theta=30 degree. For the loading shown, determine the value of theta corresponding to equilibrium using
The sum of forces and moments.
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posted by rosy123 on 7/17/2008 5:12:08 AM  |  status: Live
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posted by randeep on 7/17/2008 5:17:27 AM  |  status: Live
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Can somebody solve it using the sum of forces and moments instead of virtual work please.
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posted by mousey on 7/19/2008 5:15:30 PM  |  status: Live
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