A man having a weight of 175 lb attempts to hold himself using one of the two

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A man having a weight of 175 lb attempts to hold himself using one of the two methods shown. Determine the total force he must exert on bar AB in each case and the normal reaction he exerts on the platform at C. Neglect the weight of the platform. Do the results seem realistic?

(a)

(b)

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