The 50-kg homogenous smooth sphere rests on the 30° incline A and bears against the smooth vertical wall. Calculate the contact forces at A and at B, label as Ra and R, respectively, using (a) triangle method (b) Component method: force equations (1* condition of equilibrium (c) 1* and 2nd conditions of equilibrium

The 50-kg homogenous smooth sphere rests on the 30° incline A and bears against the smooth vertical wall. Calculate the contact forces at A and at B, label as Ra and R, respectively, using (a) triangle method (b) Component method: force equations (1* condition of equilibrium (c) 1* and 2nd conditions of equilibrium

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Chapter6: Beams And Cables

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