The blade of the bulldozer is rigidly attached to a linkage consisting of the arm AB, which is controlled by the hydraulic cylinder BC. There is an identical linkage on the other side of the bulldozer. Determine the magnitudes of the pin reactions at A, B, and C.

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The blade of the bulldozer is rigidly attached to a linkage consisting of the arm AB, which is controlled by the hydraulic cylinder BC. There is an identical linkage on the other side of the bulldozer. Determine the magnitudes of the pin reactions at A, B, and C.

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