Question: Workout problem 1 [ 1 0 pt ] A male worker, 5 ft 8 in tall and 2 2 0 lbs , is holding a

Workout problem 1[10pt]
A male worker, 5 ft 8 in tall and 220 lbs , is holding a 20 kg tool with both hands. His lower arm is inclined at 45 degrees from the horizontal and upper arm is inclined at 45 degrees from the horizontal. (A complete answer would include stating assumptions, drawing the sign convention, free-body diagrams, and showing all calculations)
(A) Determine the static external forces and moments at the elbow and shoulder.
(B) What percentage of the male population could maintain this posture for a short time?
Assume population elbow strength has the following distribution:
Flexion: mean =45Nm and std.dev. =10Nm.
Extension: mean =46Nm and std.dev. =15Nm.
Assume population shoulder strength has the following distribution:
Flexion: mean =62Nm and std.dev. =17Nm.
Extension: mean =67Nm and std.dev. =15Nm.
Workout problem 1 [ 1 0 pt ] A male worker, 5 ft

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