Problem statements
Solution video – H9.A
Solution video – H9.B
Reminder: Please submit HW9.A. No credit will be given for submitting the wrong homework assignment.
DISCUSSION THREAD

Please post questions here on the homework, and take time to answer questions posted by others. You can learn both ways.
Is there only the perpendicular reaction force at the pin-in-slot joint at point b?
Yes, you can consider a reaction force at point B that is perpendicular to bar AC.