Question: you plan on using a 5000kgcrane to vertically lift a...
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You plan on using a
5000-kg-crane to vertically lift a very heavy mass (m), as shown in
the figure. Assume the horizontal location of the crane’s center of
mass is halfway between the front and rear bumper of the crane. (a)
What is the largest mass that can safely be lifted without the
crane tipping over? (b) If the maximum mass is lifted vertically,
what is the maximum height it can be lifted without tipping the
crane over? (Use 4 m for cross product of F and r)
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