Question: In a laboratory experiment, students hang the weights shown from a beam of negligible weight. (a) Determine the reaction at the fixed support A knowing

In a laboratory experiment, students hang the weights shown from a beam of negligible weight.

(a) Determine the reaction at the fixed support A knowing that end D of the beam does not touch support E.

(b) Determine the reaction at the fixed support A knowing that the adjustable support E exerts an upward force of 1.2 lb on the beam.


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