A weight, W hangs from massless ring A that is in equilibrium as shown. a. Draw Free Body Diagram for this system b. Draw a picture illustrating vector addition of the force vectors FAc and FAB and the expected resultant force. c. Which cable tension is larger if distance d, is greater than distance d, as shown? Circle the larger force: FAC FAB d. Briefly explain how you know which tension is larger:

A weight, W hangs from massless ring A that is in equilibrium as shown. a. Draw Free Body Diagram for this system b. Draw a picture illustrating vector addition of the force vectors FAc and FAB and the expected resultant force. c. Which cable tension is larger if distance d, is greater than distance d, as shown? Circle the larger force: FAC FAB d. Briefly explain how you know which tension is larger:

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

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Problem 5.42P: The 350-lb homogeneous plate has the shape of an isosceles triangle. The plate is supported by a...

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