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Homework Statement
Calculate the magnitude of the force, FM, required of the "deltoid" muscle to hold up the outstretched arm shown in the figure. The total mass of the arm is 3.3 kg. Then, calculate the magnitude of the force FJ exerted by the shoulder joint on the upper arm.
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Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
We did a problem similar to this in class, but there was a 8.5kg object in the hand.
X direction:
Fjcos(theta)-Fmcos15=0
Y direction: Force of weight=32.2N
-Fjsin(theta)+Fmsin15 Force of object=83.3N
-32.3N-83.3N=0
tnet=Fm(0.12m)(sin15)-32.3N(0.24m)(sin90)-83.3N(0.52m)(sin90)=0
Fm=1644N
How would you this problem change is there is no weight in the hand like the above problem suggests?