Question $14$

Given:

$H=28\mathrm{.}75$ inches

thF $=53\mathrm{.}30$ degrees

$F=7\mathrm{.}50lbs$

Find:

Force inside member $BD=$

lbs

Written work: Discussion forum option $-$ think through the mechanical advantage of

this simple machine. How does the applied force F compare to the force in BD$?$ If

the goal of the machine is to squeeze down on a block of wood with a large force,

what angles and dimensions should be used?