College Physics (10th Edition)
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Chapter 5, Problem 4P
| Two weights are hanging as shown in Figure 5.38. (a) Draw a free-body diagram of each weight. (b) Find the tension in cable A. (c) Find the tension in cables B and C.
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Problem 4.
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