A steel tank is to be positioned in an excavation. Knowing that the magnitude of P= 500 lb, determine the required angle a if the resultant R of the two forces applied at A is to be vertical. Also, determine the corresponding magnitude R. 425 lb P 30° a

A steel tank is to be positioned in an excavation. Knowing that the magnitude of P= 500 lb, determine the required angle a if the resultant R of the two forces applied at A is to be vertical. Also, determine the corresponding magnitude R. 425 lb P 30° a

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

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Chapter3: Resultants Of Force Systems

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