In the mechanism illustrated in the figure opposite, each of the two bars AB and BC has a mass of 10 kg. A constant torque of M = 100 N*m is applied to bar AB around point A. Both bars are initially at rest at the position shown. Neglect the size of the small roller at point C. a) Prove that the bar BC is in translational motion at the instant shown. b) Determine the horizontal and vertical reaction forces at point B and the vertical reaction force at point C. Answers:

In the mechanism illustrated in the figure opposite, each of the two bars AB and BC has a mass of 10 kg. A constant torque of M = 100 N*m is applied to bar AB around point A. Both bars are initially at rest at the position shown. Neglect the size of the small roller at point C. a) Prove that the bar BC is in translational motion at the instant shown. b) Determine the horizontal and vertical reaction forces at point B and the vertical reaction force at point C. Answers:

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