The generator shown is being lifted by a crane, and the moving team needs to know the center of gravity so that the generator does not tip during transport. The weights of multiple components of the generator G((200 lb) G2(1000 lb) G;(250 lb) are shown. a) Find the distance from A to the center of gravity, x. x = 4. 28ft 1ft 3ft 4ft - 2ft- b) Determine the support reactions at point A and point B. A, = 830 Ib, B, = 620 lb 0880

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The generator shown is being lifted by a
G|(200 lb)
G2(1000 lb)
crane, and the moving team needs to know
the center of gravity so that the generator
does not tip during transport. The weights
of multiple components of the generator
G3(250 lb)
are shown.
a) Find the distance from A to the
center of gravity, x.
x = 4. 28ft
A.
1ft
3ft
4ft
- 2ft
b) Determine the support reactions at
point A and point B.
A, = 830 Ib, B, = 620 Ib
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 The generator shown is being lifted by a G|(200 lb) G2(1000 lb) crane, and the moving team needs to know the center of gravity so that the generator does not tip during transport. The weights of multiple components of the generator G3(250 lb) are shown. a) Find the distance from A to the center of gravity, x. x = 4. 28ft A. 1ft 3ft 4ft - 2ft b) Determine the support reactions at point A and point B. A, = 830 Ib, B, = 620 Ib
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