Ifa 450-b load is suspended by two chains as shown in the figure to the right. What is the magnitude of the force each chain must be able to support? Let F, and F, denote the forces exerted by the chains on the load and let F, be the downward force due to the weight of the load. Place the vectors in a standard coordinate system shown to the right. If the load is in equilibrium (so the chains and load are stationary), which of the following equations should stand? OA. F, +F2 -F,=0 B. F, +F2 +F,-0 Oc. -F, - F2 +F3 -0 OD. F, -F2 +F, =0 The force each chain must be able to support is b. (Type an exact answer.)

Ifa 450-b load is suspended by two chains as shown in the figure to the right. What is the magnitude of the force each chain must be able to support? Let F, and F, denote the forces exerted by the chains on the load and let F, be the downward force due to the weight of the load. Place the vectors in a standard coordinate system shown to the right. If the load is in equilibrium (so the chains and load are stationary), which of the following equations should stand? OA. F, +F2 -F,=0 B. F, +F2 +F,-0 Oc. -F, - F2 +F3 -0 OD. F, -F2 +F, =0 The force each chain must be able to support is b. (Type an exact answer.)

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Chapter2: Vectors

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Problem 91CP: between points in a plane do not change when a coordinate system is rotated In other words, the...

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