Question: QUESTION 3 . ( 1 0 Marks ) The soft - ride suspension system of the mountain bike is pinned at C and supported by

QUESTION 3.(10 Marks)
The soft-ride suspension system of the mountain bike is pinned at C and supported by the shock absorber BD. The seat is designed to support a load of \(\mathrm{P}=1500\mathrm{~N}\). Pin B attaches the shock absorber BD to the suspension system, has a diameter of 7.5 mm , is made of a material having a shear failure stress of \(\tau_{\text {Failure }}=150\mathrm{MPa}\) and is subjected to double shear.
a) Draw a Free Body Diagram of ABC (the combined seat and soft-ride suspension system)(2 Marks)
b) Determine the factor of safety against failure of pin B (\(\mathbf{8}\) Marks).
QUESTION 3 . ( 1 0 Marks ) The soft - ride

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