Question: The assembly shown is used to control the tension T in a tape that passes around a frictionless spool at E. Collar C is welded

The assembly shown is used to control the tension T in a tape that passes around a frictionless spool at E. Collar C is welded to rods ABC and CDE. It can rotate about shaft FG but its motion along the shaft is prevented by a washer S. For the loading shown, determine (a) the tension T in the tape, (b) the reaction at C.

The assembly shown is used to control the tension T

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