Question: The telescoping arm ABC is used to provide an elevated platform for construction workers. The workers and the platform together have a mass of 240

The telescoping arm ABC is used to provide an elevated platform for construction workers. The workers and the platform together have a mass of 240 kg and have a combined center of gravity located directly above C. For the position when θ = 24°, determine
(a) The force exerted at B by the hydraulic cylinder BD,
(b) The force exerted on the supporting carriage at A.



64 32 m

64 32 m

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