14. A uniform beam weighing W= 1.5 kN is acted upon by a load of magnitude 4.5 kN applied to the movable hook, as shown. It is in a horizontal position and supported by ropes at A and B that pass over the frictionless pulleys. Each pulley has a radius of r = 0.1 m. Neglect the weight of the pulleys, and the ropes. What is the tension T in the rope to maintain equilibrium, as indicated in the diagram? 3m r = 0.1 m r = 0.1 m A) 1.6 kN B) 2.0 KN 4.5 KN W = 1.5 kN r = 0.1 m C) 2.8 KN D) 3.9 KN

14. A uniform beam weighing W= 1.5 kN is acted upon by a load of magnitude 4.5 kN applied to the movable hook, as shown. It is in a horizontal position and supported by ropes at A and B that pass over the frictionless pulleys. Each pulley has a radius of r = 0.1 m. Neglect the weight of the pulleys, and the ropes. What is the tension T in the rope to maintain equilibrium, as indicated in the diagram? 3m r = 0.1 m r = 0.1 m A) 1.6 kN B) 2.0 KN 4.5 KN W = 1.5 kN r = 0.1 m C) 2.8 KN D) 3.9 KN

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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Problem 4.71P: Draw the FBDs for the beam ABC and the segments AB and BC. Note that the two segments are joined by...

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