4.39 The mass of the uniform bar AB is 40kg.

Calculate the couple C required for equilibrium if

(a) =0; and (b) =54.

4.41 The center of gravity of the 3000-lb car is at G. The car is parked on an incline with the
parking brake engaged, which locks the rear wheels. Find (a) the normal forces (perpendicular
to the incline) acting under the front and rear pairs of wheels; and (b) the friction force (parallel
to the incline) under the rear pair of wheels.

4.44 The uniform ladder of weight W is raised slowly by applying a vertical force P to the rope at
A. Show that P is independent of the angle .

4.48 The tensioning mechanism of a magnetic tape drive has a mass of 0.4kg, and its center of
gravity is at G. The tension T in the tape is maintained by presetting the tensile force in the
spring at B to 14N. Calculate T and the magnitude of the pin reaction at A.

4.50 The homogeneous 18-kg pulley is attached to the bar ABC with a pin at B.The mass of the
bar is negligible. The cable running over the pulley carries a tension of 600N. Determine the
magnitudes of the support reactions at A and C.

4.53 The supporting structure of the billboard is attached to the ground by a pin at B, and its
rear leg rests on the ground at A. Friction may be neglected. Point G is the center of gravity of
the billboard and structure, which together weigh 14 N. To prevent tipping over in high winds, a
1200-kg weight is placed on the structure near A, as shown. (a) Compute the magnitudes of the
reactions at A and B if the wind load on the billboard is q=120 N/mm. (b) Find the smallest wind
load q that would cause the structure to tip over.

4.54 The self-regulating oodgate ABC, pinned at B, is pressed against the lip of the spillway at
C by the action of the 3645-N weight A. If the gate is to open when the water level reaches a
height h=6 m, determine the distance x locating the weight A. Neglect the weight of the gate.

4.57 Determine the angle for which the 1250-N homogeneous cylinder will be in equilibrium in
the position shown. Also, nd the tension in the rope AB.

4.58 A machine operator produces the tension T in the control rod by applying the force P to the
foot pedal. Determine the largest P if the magnitude of the pin reaction at B is limited to 1.8kN.
Neglect the mass of the mechanism.

4.60 The centers of gravity of the 50-kg lift truck and the 120-kg box are at G1 and G2,
respectively. The truck must be able to negotiate the 5-mm step when the pushing force P is
600N.Findthesmallestallowable radius of the wheel at A. Be sure to check whether the truck will
tip.