a) Determine the maximum mass of block A to maintain equilibrium. b) Calculate the corresponding tensile forces (T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5) in the five segments of the cable indicated in the figure. The centroid of Block B (base: 3a, height: 4a) is located at G. Use g=9.81 m/s². Draw all necessary diagrams and indicate the direction of the impending motion. Additional data are provided below. Hint: Check for slipping, and tipping at points L and R of block B. P = 70 N $ = 20° Parameter: WB = 84.6800 N HB = 0.2645 H12 A a = 40° a = 9 cm H34 H23 H45 0 = 50° 122334 = 0.15 B = 30° H45= 0.23 B G R 2a P

a) Determine the maximum mass of block A to maintain equilibrium. b) Calculate the corresponding tensile forces (T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5) in the five segments of the cable indicated in the figure. The centroid of Block B (base: 3a, height: 4a) is located at G. Use g=9.81 m/s². Draw all necessary diagrams and indicate the direction of the impending motion. Additional data are provided below. Hint: Check for slipping, and tipping at points L and R of block B. P = 70 N $ = 20° Parameter: WB = 84.6800 N HB = 0.2645 H12 A a = 40° a = 9 cm H34 H23 H45 0 = 50° 122334 = 0.15 B = 30° H45= 0.23 B G R 2a P

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