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Two cylinders are kept in a channel as shown in fig. Determine the reactions at all the contact points A, B, C & D. Assume all surfaces smooth.
written 7.8 years ago by gravatar for teamques10 teamques10 ★ 65k •   modified 4.0 years ago

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written 7.8 years ago by gravatar for teamques10 teamques10 ★ 65k •   modified 7.8 years ago

Let RA, RB, RC, RD be the relations at

A, B, C, D respectively.

Let angle made by RD with horizontal be $\theta $

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Now, in triangle OPK, $\tan 65= (0.6/y) \\ y = 0.28 m $

Also, $x = 1.2 - 0.35 - y = 0.57 m $

Hence, …

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