Problem 3.56

A hand truck is used to move a nitrogen cylinder. Knowing that the combined weight of the truck and cylinder is 180 lb, determine the vertical force P which should be applied to the handle to maintain the cylinder in position, and the corresponding reaction at each of the two wheels, knowing that α = 60° and [math]d_1[/math] = 18".
Problem 3.56

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