Question: Problem 2 A safety engineer establishing limits on the load that can be carried by a forklift analyzes the situation shown. The dimensions are a

Problem 2
A safety engineer establishing limits on the load that can be carried by a forklift analyzes the situation shown. The dimensions are a=1.25m,b=0.5m and c=1.40m. The combined weight of the forklift and operator is WF=2kN. As the weight WL supported by the forklift increases, the normal force exerted on the floor by the rear wheels at B decreases. The forklift is on the verge of tipping forward when the normal force at B is zero. Determine the value of WL that will cause this condition (overturning).
Problem 2 A safety engineer establishing limits

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