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Assume the following position vectors.
r A B = 0 i + 0 j + 8 k
r A C = − 8 i − 5 j + 8 k
r A D = 5 i − 8 j + 8 k
a) correct unit vector for AB?
b) correct unit vector for AC?
c) correct unit vector for AD?

Transcribed Image Text:3D Particle Equilibrium
Use the following information.
• The orange lines represent cables used to support the other forces.
• The red lines are the axes.
• The blue lines are used to show distances of the points.
• The cables attach to the wall at points B, C, and D.
The weight acts vertically down.
Cable AB is also vertical with the distance from A to B being the same as the vertical height from
A to C.
WALL
B
6 m
WALL
D
2 m
4 т
6 m
----.
----
12 kN
3 т
3 т
A
y
5 m
5 т
25 kN
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