(b) The force F acting on the boom ABC at C points in the direction of the unit vector {0.512 i- 0.384j+0.768 k} as demonstrated in Figure Q6(b). The magnitude of force F is 8 kN. The boom is supported by a ball and socket at A and the cables BD and BE. The collar at B is fixed to the boom. Determine the tensions in the cables and the reactions at A.

(b) The force F acting on the boom ABC at C points in the direction of the unit vector {0.512 i- 0.384j+0.768 k} as demonstrated in Figure Q6(b). The magnitude of force F is 8 kN. The boom is supported by a ball and socket at A and the cables BD and BE. The collar at B is fixed to the boom. Determine the tensions in the cables and the reactions at A.

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

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