A man attempts to support the load of boards having a weight W and a center of gravity at G. If he is standing on a smooth floor, determine the smallest angle theta at which he can hold them up in the position shown. Neglect his weight. a = 0.5 ft, b = 2.9 ft, and c = 4.5 ft.

A man attempts to support the load of boards having a weight W and a center of gravity at G. If he is standing on a smooth floor, determine the smallest angle theta at which he can hold them up in the position shown. Neglect his weight. a = 0.5 ft, b = 2.9 ft, and c = 4.5 ft.

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A man attempts to support the load of boards having
a weight W and a center of gravity at G. If he is
standing on a smooth floor, determine the smallest
angle theta at which he can hold them up in the
position shown. Neglect his weight. a = 0.5 ft, b = 2.9
ft, and c = 4.5 ft.
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