Question: Problem 4 ( 2 5 points ) : The device shown in Figure 4 is used to hold an elevator door open. If the spring

Problem 4(25 points):
The device shown in Figure 4 is used to hold an elevator door open. If the spring has a stiffness of k=40Nm and it is compressed 0.2 m .
(a) Draw the free-body diagram of the system (5%)
(b) Find the resultant force at the wheel bearing B(10%)
(c) Find the reactions in both horizontal and vertical directions at the pin A(10%)
Problem 4 ( 2 5 points ) : The device shown in

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