Question: A shelf bracket is mounted on a vertical wall by a single screw, as shown in Figure P12.59. Neglecting the weight of the bracket, find

A shelf bracket is mounted on a vertical wall by a single screw, as shown in Figure P12.59. Neglecting the weight of the bracket, find the horizontal component of the force that the screw exerts on the bracket when an 80.0 N vertical force is applied as shown. (Hint: Imagine that the bracket is slightly loose.)

A shelf bracket is mounted

80,0N 5.00 cm 8,00 cm 6,00 cm Figure P12.59

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