When a wood shelf of mass 7.2 kg is fastened inside a slot in a vertical support as shown in (Figure 1) , the support exerts a torque on the shelf. Assume that the slot exerts two vertical forces on the shelf, at points A and B.
Detrmine the force exerted on the shelf by the support slot at A.
Detrmine the force exerted on the shelf by the support slot at B.
Determine the torque exerted by the support slot on the shelf.
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