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would result andthe body would not be in equilibrium. Example.—A rod *AB whose weight may be neglectedand which is 35 inches long carries a weight, W, at C,20 inches from A. A thread 49 inches long is tied to theends of the rod and slung over a smooth peg D. Findthe tension in the thread and the… … Fig. 61 Fig. 63 In Fig. 62 the lines of action of the forces T, T, W, asthere are only three, must pass through D, and we mayapply the method of the triangle of forces. Fig. 63. As T-T, a=p, andW W sintK sin{i8o—(a:+/?)i sm{a+py 62 AyALYTICAL STATICS From Fig. 6i, AC:CB = b:a = 2o:js; (Why?) .-.…
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