Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 347: 27d

Answer

The force on the forearm from the humerus is directed down.

Work Step by Step

Let "up" be the positive direction. We can consider the vertical forces on the forearm to find the force on the forearm from the humerus $F_h$: $\sum F_y = 0$ $F_h+1900~N+(15~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)-(2.0~kg)(9.8~m/s^2) = 0$ $F_h = (2.0~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)-1940~N-(15~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)$ $F_h = -2100~N$ The negative sign shows that the force on the forearm from the humerus is directed down.
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