The system in the figure is in equilibrium. A concrete block of mass 239 kg hangs from the end of the uniform strut of mass 30.6 kg. For angles p = 35.7° and 0 = 45.1°, find (a) the tension T in the cable and the (b) horizontal and (c) vertical components of the force on the strut from the hinge. Strut T. LHinge (a) Number Units (b) Number i Units (c) Number i Units

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The system in the figure is in equilibrium. A concrete block of mass 239 kg hangs from the end of the uniform strut of mass 30.6 kg. For
angles p = 35.7° and 0 = 45.1°, find (a) the tension T in the cable and the (b) horizontal and (c) vertical components of the force on the
strut from the hinge.
Strut
T.
LHinge
(a) Number
Units
(b) Number
i
Units
(c) Number
i
Units
Transcribed Image Text:The system in the figure is in equilibrium. A concrete block of mass 239 kg hangs from the end of the uniform strut of mass 30.6 kg. For angles p = 35.7° and 0 = 45.1°, find (a) the tension T in the cable and the (b) horizontal and (c) vertical components of the force on the strut from the hinge. Strut T. LHinge (a) Number Units (b) Number i Units (c) Number i Units
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