A hot air balloon is tethered to the ground with three cables as shown in the figure. If the balloon is pulling upwards with a force, F of 720 kN, what is the magnitude of the tension in KN in cable OB? Provide your answer with 2 decimal places with no units. A4.2 m Z 5.6 m F 3.3 m C 2.4 m B 4.2 m X

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A hot air balloon is tethered to the ground with three cables as shown in the figure. If the balloon is pulling upwards with a force, F of 720 kN, what is the magnitude of the tension in KN in
cable OB? Provide your answer with 2 decimal places with no units.
A
4.2 m
5.6 m
3.3 m
C
2.4 m
B
4.2 m
X
Transcribed Image Text:A hot air balloon is tethered to the ground with three cables as shown in the figure. If the balloon is pulling upwards with a force, F of 720 kN, what is the magnitude of the tension in KN in cable OB? Provide your answer with 2 decimal places with no units. A 4.2 m 5.6 m 3.3 m C 2.4 m B 4.2 m X
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