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The figure shows a device for closing a steam outlet Determine the weight W that just holds the bar in the horizontal position shown.

The figure shows a device for closing a steam outlet
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The area of the piston is 4.0 x 10-4 m2 and the pressure of the steam in the boiler
is 2.0 x 105Nm-2. Determine the weight W that just holds the bar in the horizontal
position shown.

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Wilfred
Since the system is in equilibrium, then (P x A) 15 = w (15+45)
2.0 x105 x 4x 10-4 x 15 = 60W
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Weight, w= 20N
Wilfykil answered the question on March 25, 2019 at 12:51

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