Question: Question 1 : ( 2 0 points ) Consider a person holding a ball in their hand with the elbow flexed at the right angle

Question 1: (20 points) Consider a person holding a ball in their hand with the elbow flexed at the right angle with respect to the upper arm (see figure on the right). Point O designates the axis of rotation at the elbow joint, M is the point of attachment of the biceps muscle to the radius, point A is the center of gravity of the forearm, and point B is the center of gravity of the ball held in the hand.
Assume the arm is stationary and the system is at steady state.
Given:
The distances between the axis of rotation of the elbow joint (point O ) and points M,A, and B are m=5cm,a=20cm, and b=35cm.
The total weight of the forearm (FA) is 56.5 N .
The magnitude of the muscle force (FM) is 800 N
a.(4 pts) Define the force (FJ,FM,FA,FB) and position vectors (rJ,rM,rA,rB) for all forces in the system. Use vector notation.
b.(2 pts) Write the equation for the conservation of linear momentum in this system.
Question 1 : ( 2 0 points ) Consider a person

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