2. A loading car, as given in figure, is at rest on a track forming an angle of 25° with the vertical. The gross weight of the car and its load is 5000 lb, and it is applied at a point 30 in. from the track, halfway between the two axles. The car is held by a cable attached 24 in. fromthe track. Determine the tension in the cable and the reaction at each pair of wheels. 24 in. 25 25 in. 30 in. 25 in.

2. A loading car, as given in figure, is at rest on a track forming an angle of 25° with the vertical. The gross weight of the car and its load is 5000 lb, and it is applied at a point 30 in. from the track, halfway between the two axles. The car is held by a cable attached 24 in. fromthe track. Determine the tension in the cable and the reaction at each pair of wheels. 24 in. 25 25 in. 30 in. 25 in.

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

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ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter6: Beams And Cables

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.74P: One end of cable AB is fixed, whereas the other end passes over a smooth pulley at B. If the mass of...

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