Answer:
(a) The magnitude of force is 116.6 lb, as exerted by the rod CD
(b) The reaction at A is (-72.7j-38.1k) lb and at B it is (37.5j) lb.
Explanation:
Step by step working is shown in the images attached herewith.
For this given system, the coordinates are the following:
A(0, 0, 0)
B(26, 0, 0)
And the value of angle alpha is 20.95°
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