(Solved): Problem 17.45 The drop gate at the end of the trailer has a mass of 1.25Mg and mass center at G. I ...

Problem 17.45 The drop gate at the end of the trailer has a mass of $1.25\mathrm{Mg}$ and mass center at $G$. It is supported by the cable $AB$ and hinge at $C$. Part A Determine the tension in the cable when the truck begins to accelerate at $8\mathrm{m}/{\mathrm{s}}^2$. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Part B What are the $x$ and $y$ components of reaction at the hinge $C$ ? Express your answers using three significant figures separated by a comma. Figure 1 of 1