A shelf of uniform density is supported by two brackets at a distance of 1/8 and 1/4 of the total length, L, from each end respectively. Find the ratio of the reaction forces from the brackets on the shelf?
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1 Answer
Translation Equilibrium Condition:
Rotational Equilibrium Condition :
Explanation:
Translational Equilibrium Condition:
Rotational Equilibrium Condition:
Calculating the torques about the left end,
We have two equations [(1) and (2)] and two unknowns [