Rod ABCD is bent in the shape of a circular arc of radius 80 mm and rests

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Rod ABCD is bent in the shape of a circular arc of radius 80 mm and rests against frictionless surfaces at A and D. Knowing that the collar at B can move freely on the rod, determine

(a) The value of θ for which the tension in cord OB is as small as possible,

(b) The corresponding value of the tension,

(c) The reactions at A and D.



Rod ABCD is bent in the shape of a circular arc of radius 80


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