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Re: Pneumatics Math Help

Let's see if I understand the question:

Given that you are applying a given force F to the arm at a distance X (the location of the link point) from the hinge, you want to find the force that is being applied in the direction of motion at any given point?


I keep thinking this could be solved just by using torque, but then I think about it and realize that I'm not correct.

Are you familiar with the concept of a Free-Body Diagram? If you are, try drawing one. If not, then you may want to learn--essentially, it's a diagram that shows all the forces acting on an object as arrows.
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