A pickup truck is pulling a horse trailer. The masses and dimensions of the comb
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Question
A pickup truck is pulling a horse trailer. The masses and dimensions of the combination are given
in Fig 1. The trailer suspension is designed to ensure that both axles (3 & 4) carry the same load.
The mass of the truck is 1450 Kg and trailer is 1325 Kg. Calculate W1, W2, W3 and W4.
Explanation / Answer
1.3 m