Question: The crane's arm is supporting a suspended block with a mass of 800 kg. The arm has a mass of 200 kg, which acts


The crane's arm is supporting a suspended block with a mass of 

The crane's arm is supporting a suspended block with a mass of 800 kg. The arm has a mass of 200 kg, which acts 2 m to the right of point A. The arm is supported by a pin at A and hydraulic cylinder BC. What is the magnitude of the force exerted by the hydraulic cylinder on the crane arm for it to be maintained in static equilibrium. 2.4 m A 1 m 1 A O B -1.8 m 1.2 m- -7 m

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