Vector Mechanics For Engineers
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259977305
Author: BEER, Ferdinand P. (ferdinand Pierre), Johnston, E. Russell (elwood Russell), Cornwell, Phillip J., SELF, Brian P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 12.1, Problem 12.CQ1P
A 1000-Ib boulder B is resting on a 200-Ib platform A when truck C accelerates to the left with a constant acceleration. Which of the following statements are true? (More than one may be true.)
a. The tension in the cord connected to the truck is 200 lb.
b. The tension in the cord connected to the truck is 1200 lb.
c. The tension in the cord connected to the truck is greater than 1200 lb.
d. The normal force between A and B is 1000 lb.
e. The normal force between A and B is 1200 lb.
f. None of the above is true.
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