The oil drum weighs 620 lb
when full and has a mass center at
G. Calculate the vertical force P
required to maintain equilibrium
of the drum and dolly in the
position shown. The weight of the
dolly may be neglected compared
with that of the drum.

Picture: http://tinypic.com/r/2po38fp/5

Question

The oil drum weighs 620 lb 
when full and has a mass center at 
G. Calculate the vertical force P
required to maintain equilibrium 
of the drum and dolly in the 
position shown. The weight of the 
dolly may be neglected compared 
with that of the drum.

Picture: http://tinypic.com/r/2po38fp/5

anonymous · Answer

This is the picture

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

P ( in lbs) = 620 lb times the distance of G to the pivot point divided by the distance that P is from the pivot point.

anonymous · Answer

what would be the solution?