Question: Rod AB is bent into the shape of a circular arc and is lodged between two pegs D and E. It supports a load P

Rod AB is bent into the shape of a circular arc and is lodged between two pegs D and E. It supports a load P at end B. Neglecting friction and the weight of the rod determine the distance c corresponding to equilibrium when a = 1 in. and R = 5 in.



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