Fundamental Problem 17.3

The 25-lb link AB is pinned to a moving frame at A and held in a vertical position by means of a string BC which can support a maximum tension of 11 lb .

Part A

Determine the maximum acceleration of the frame without breaking the string.

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

a =

17.0 fts2

Part B

What are the corresponding components of reaction at the pin A?

Express your answers using three significant figures separated by a comma.

Ax, Ay =

6.60,16.2

lb