A circular level table 1.2 m in diameter and has a weight of 750 N is supported on three equally spaced vertical legs at A, B and C. Compute the reaction on leg at A if a vertical load of 900 N is placed at D which is 0.3 m from A towards the center of the table.

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A circular level table 1.2 m in diameter and has a weight of 750 N is supported on three equally spaced vertical legs at A, B and C. Compute the reaction on leg at A if a vertical load of 900 N is placed at D which is 0.3 m from A towards the center of the table.

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