Question: Problem 1 : PLEASE SOLVE. If the link rD / B can vary in length, how does the foot force that balances the load vary?

Problem 1: PLEASE SOLVE. If the link rD/B can vary in length, how does the foot force that balances the load vary? (please show calculations or use matlab if needed)
Elliptical trainers are typically composed of linkages that transfer the user's arm and leg motion to a rotating component with a resistive load. Consider the elliptical mechanism shown to the right. A resistive torque -That(k) is applied to the flywheel is pinned at O2, while a force F1hat()4 is applied to the upper link and a force -F6hat()6 is applied to the lower, both perpendicular to their respective linkages.
The linkage dimensions are
||r??(AO2)||=l2=10cm,||r??(BA)||=l3=50cm
||r??(O4B)||=l4=35cm
r??(O4O2)=-dxhat()+dyhat()=-(40cm)hat()+(20cm)hat()
||r???CA||=l5=70cm,||rDC||=l6=40cm
||r??(DB)||=l7=60cm
||r??(QO4)||=l8=50cm,||r??(PD)||=l9=50cm.
Problem 1 : PLEASE SOLVE. If the link rD / B can

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