Question

To facilitate shifting the position of a lifting hook when it is not under load, the sliding hanger shown is used. The projections at A and B engage the flanges of a box beam when a load is supported, and the hook projects through a horizontal slot in the beam. The connections at A and B are smooth. Compute the magnitudes of th forces at A and B when the hook supports a 315-kg mass 440 315 kg Answers:

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