Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781337278461
Author: Ron Larson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Question
(3) Two vertical forces are applied as shown to
boom AB which is supported by a ball-and-socket
joint at A and cables BC and DE. The weight of the
boom is negligible and cable DE is horizontal along
the x-axis. Determine the tension forces T1 and T2 in
the cables.
Ans: T₁ 91.5 kN, T₂ = 53.3 kN
4 m
3 m
4 m
T2.
D
T₁₂
H/2m
3 m
20 kN
30 kN
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Transcribed Image Text:(3) Two vertical forces are applied as shown to boom AB which is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at A and cables BC and DE. The weight of the boom is negligible and cable DE is horizontal along the x-axis. Determine the tension forces T1 and T2 in the cables. Ans: T₁ 91.5 kN, T₂ = 53.3 kN 4 m 3 m 4 m T2. D T₁₂ H/2m 3 m 20 kN 30 kN
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