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12 A crane has a 5800N counterweight positioned 2.3m from the tower along a horizontal jib. The centre of gravity P of the crane jib is marked. jib counterweight P 2.3 m 5800 N 2300 N What is the horizontal distance between the 2300N load and P so that there is no moment about P? A 0.91m B 3.5m C 5.8m D 8.1m
12 A crane has a 5800N counterweight positioned 2.3m from the tower along a horizontal jib.
The centre of gravity P of the crane jib is marked.
jib
counterweight
P
2.3 m
5800 N
2300 N
What is the horizontal distance between the 2300N load and P so that there is no moment
about P?
A 0.91m B 3.5m C 5.8m D 8.1m
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