Both the Magnitude and the Direction of the Force on a Crankshaft

question 50

Multiple Choice

Both the magnitude and the direction of the force on a crankshaft change as the crankshaft rotates. Find the torque on the crankshaft using the position and data shown in the figure. Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) 2,771.28 ft-lb
• B) 277.13 ft-lb
• C) 226.27 ft-lb
• D) 554.26 ft-lb
• E) 160.00 ft-lb

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