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

question 72

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) \(2,598.08 \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)
• B) \(259.81 \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)
• C) \(212.13 \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)
• D) \(519.62 \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)
• E) \(150.00 \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)

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