The roof is supported by cables as shown in Figure 1. If the cables exert forces FAB = 100N and FaC = 120N on the wall hook at A. Determine the resultant force acting at A. Express the result in Cartesian vector. FAB = 100 N Fatc 120 N 4 m 4 m 2 m

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The roof is supported by cables as shown in Figure 1. If the cables exert forces
FAB
= 100N and FAC = 120N on the wall hook at A. Determine the resultant force acting at A.
Express the result in Cartesian vector.
FAR = 100 N
FAC
120N
4 m
4 m
2 m
Transcribed Image Text:The roof is supported by cables as shown in Figure 1. If the cables exert forces FAB = 100N and FAC = 120N on the wall hook at A. Determine the resultant force acting at A. Express the result in Cartesian vector. FAR = 100 N FAC 120N 4 m 4 m 2 m
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