Workers have loaded a delivery truck in such a way that its center of gravity is

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Workers have loaded a delivery truck in such a way that its center of gravity is only slightly forward of the rear axle, as shown in the figure. The mass of the truck and its contents is 6210 kg. Find the magnitudes of the forces exerted by the ground on (a) the front wheels and (b) the rear wheels of the truck.

Workers have loaded a delivery truck in such a way that its center of gravity is only slightly forward of the rear axle, as shown in the figure. The mass of the truck and its contents is 6210 kg. Find the magnitudes of the forces exerted by the ground on (a) the front wheels and (b) the rear wheels of the truck.

Explanation / Answer

rear wheel force is F1 front wheel force is F2 balnce force and tourque F1+F2=6210*9.8 F1*0.63=F2*2.3 F1=47919 F2=13125.8

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