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Problem $06\mathrm{.}124-$ Toggle vise

A $260\mathrm{.}0-$lb force $\backslash ($ P $\backslash )$ directed vertically downward is applied to the toggle vise at $\backslash ($ C $\backslash ).$ Also, link $\backslash ($ B D $\backslash )$ is $6$ in$.$ long and take $\backslash ($ a$=8\backslash$mathrm$\{$in$\}\backslash )..$

Problem $06\mathrm{.}124.$b $-$ Toggle vise

Determine the horizontal force exerted on block $\backslash ($ E $\backslash ).$

The horizontal force exerted on block $\backslash ($ E $\backslash )$ is

Ib$.\backslash (\backslash$rightarrow $\backslash )$