Consider the figure below.(a) Find the tension in each cable supporting the 640-N cat burglar. (Assume the angle 0 of the inclined cable is 31.0°.)inclined cablehorizontal cableNvertical cable(b) Suppose the horizontal cable were reattached higher up on the wall. Would the tension in the inclined cable increase, decrease, or stay the same?O increasedecreaseO stay the same

Answered: Image /qna-images/answer/e0e7ebe9-6c63-4775-bb69-1718ce61fecd.jpg

Answered: g the 640-N cat burglar. (Assume the…

Science

Physics

g the 640-N cat burglar. (Assume the angle 0

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 26P: Find the magnitude of the tension in each supporting cable shown below. In each case, the weight of...

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: Q. Which of the following statements about the "Conservation of Energy" is NOT true? A) The total…

A: In the given question we have to choose the correct option which doesn't prove the conservation of…

Q: A Identify whether the following has Potential or Kinetic Energy. Write the number in each…

A: We need to classify objects into kinetic/potential energy.

Q: If m = 3.5 kg, F = 18 N, θ = 25 degrees, d = 2.25 m, and the surface is frictionless, A. What is…

A: (a) The expression for work done by applied force is given by Wappliedforce=F·d=Fdcosθ=18 N2.25…

Q: A man pushes a lawn mower on a level lawn with a force of 270 N. If 40% of this force is directed…

Q: (a) Find the scalar product of the two vectors A = 4.00î + 7.00ĵ and B %3D = 5.00î – 2.00ĵ %3D (b)…

A: Scalar product of two vectors A and B, making an angle θ with each other, is given as A•B = ABcosθ…

Q: A box is pulled 2.0 meters along a rough surface at constant velocity using 100 N force inclined at…

Q: a) The net work done on the block as it slides equals ze O True O False b) The normal force does…

A: Component of gravity, that gives motion = gsinθ Acceleration is constant. Motion of block is on…

Q: In a retail centre, a 137 lbs guy rides an escalator. The escalator transports the user at a steady…

Q: (a) Compute the potential energy stored in the bow, if the arrow of mass 5.50 x 10 energy is…

A: Givenm=5.5×10-2 kgv=37.0 m/s

Q: A daredevil is going to jump across the Erie Canal on a moped. The takeoff ramp is inclined at 0 =…

Q: The Outlaw Run roller coaster in Branson, Missouri, features atrack that is inclined at 81° below…

A: Given,

Q: e) Show on diagram (b) the path the egg takes when the cable is cut. f) Neglecting air resistance,…

A: The motion in a free-fall is the acceleration due to gravitation. The acceleration near the earth is…

Q: A 2.5 kg ball strikes a wall with a velocity of 7.9 m/s to the left. The ball bounces off with a…

A: m=2.5 kgu=-7.5 m/sv=6.7 m/st=0.18 s let the force exerted by the wall be F this force is equal to…

Q: A factory worker moves a 23.0 kg crate a distance of 5.00 m along a level floor at constant velocity…

A: Mass of crate "m "= 23kg . Distance travel "d'= 5m . co efficient of kinetic friction "uk"= 0.300.

Q: A B Consider the two vectors given in the figure, what is their DOT (SCALAR) product? *

A: The scalar product between two vectors A and B can be expressed as

Q: (a) Find the work done by the force on the particle. (b) What is the angle between F and Ař?

A: Given, Force, F→=(5i-4j) N Displacement, ∆r→=(5i+j)m

Q: a. Calculate the force needed to bring a 980-kg car to rest from a speed of 76 km/h in a distance of…

Q: Q. What would have the greatest kinetic energy? answer choices A car driving down a hill. A person…

A: We know object car have the maximum mass and velocity so the kinetic energy of the car is more…

Q: A 70 ?? skier starts to slide from ? = 25 ? above the jumping ramp as shown in the figure and jumps…

Q: (c) What is the work done by the applied force after the block has traveled through a displacement…

A: Answer is (C) -20.0 J See steps and explanation in next step

Q: A projectile of mass 0.75 kg is shot straight up into the air with an initial speed of 20 m/s. a.…

A: Mass of projectile object,

Q: (a): Use scalar product to find the angle between the two vectors A = 2.00i + 3.00j + 1.00k B = -…

A: As per Bartleby guidelines only one question has to be solved at time. Upload other question…

Q: - Part A Evaluate the dot product of the vectors in (Eigure 1).

Q: A spring project uses a plastic ball. (a) With what speed does the projectile leave the barrel of…

A: a). The speed of the cannon is 67.92 m/s2 b). The point at which the ball has maximum speed is…

Q: A cable pulls an 290 kg safe up a slope inclined at 20°, for 11 m on an very slippery oily surface.…

Q: b.) An object of mass 8 kg is pulled up a slope as shown in the diagram. Calculate the potential…

Q: No work is done by gravity on a bowling ball that is resting or moving on a bowling alley because…

A: In the case of a flat surface or bowling alley, the weight is completely balanced by the normal…

Q: .. (a) Find the scalar product of the vectors A and B given in Exercise 1.360. (b) Find the angle…

A: The given vectors are A→=4i^+7j^B→=5i^-2j^

Q: 2. A 1050 J of work is done by a post-person when pushing a parcel with a mass of 33.2 kg with a…

Q: C) The object in this figure moves under the action of force 13N on a smooth surface. What is the…

A: Determine the horizontal component of the force.

Q: When would a swimmer have the most potential energy due to her position? O A. Kicking off the side…

A: The energy due to the position of a body is called its potential energy. The expression for…

Q: A parent pulls a child in a wagon at a constant speed, exerting a force of F = 55N at an angle of…

A: Given Data Applied force on the wagon is F=55 N Angle of the force with respect to the horizontal is…

Q: (a) Evaluate the gravitational potential energy (in J) between two 6.00 kg spherical steel balls…

A: Answer:- (a) Mass of a ball(m1) = 6.00 kg Mass of second ball(m2) = 6.00kg The initial center to…

Q: A 3-kg block slides along a horizontal surface with an initial speed of 7 m/s. The coefficient of…

A: mass = 3 kg initial speed = 7m/s coefficient of friction = 0.5 d = 4 m angle of ramp = 40 degree

Q: (b) In unloading a grain from a hold of a ship, an elevator lifts the grain through a distance of 12…

A: Height, h = 12 mMass per time, Mt = 2 kg/sInitial velocity, u = 0 m/sFinal velocity, v = 3…

Q: A 0.20 kg stone is held 1.3 m above the top edge of a water well and then dropped into it. The well…

A: Given that:Mass of the stone, m=0.20 kgIntial height of the stone, yi=1.3 mDepth of the well is 5…

Q: To push a 52-kg crate across a floor, a worker applies a force of 190 N, directed 22° below the…

Q: (a) Calculate the work (in MJ) necessary to bring a 105 kg object to a height of 1006 km above the…

A: Given data: Mass of the object m =105 kg Height h=1006km=1006×103m The mass of the earth , me =5.98…

Q: (a) Calculate the force needed to bring a 950 kg car to rest from a speed of 90.0 km/h in a distance…

A: Given:Mass of the car = 950 kgInitial velocity of the car = 90 km/hFinal velocity of the car =…

Q: Given two vectors: Ã = 3î – 4§ and B = 5î – k, What is the scalar product of of the two vectors? a.…

A: Given vectors: A→=3i-4jB→=5i-k Need to determine the dot product of the vectors.

Q: (a) A stuntman with a mass of 81.5 kg swings across a pool of water from a rope that is 11.0 m. At…

A: Given : Mass of stuntman = 81.5 kg Length of rope =11.0 m Stuntman's speed = 7.90 m/s Breaking…

Q: (a) The Eskimo a 50.0-kg sled over level ground with a force of 1.80 102 N exerted horizontally,…

A: (a) The normal reaction acting on the sled is:

Q: e the resultant of the forces shown in Figure P6-13. Find the coordin

A: GivenFx=15 kNFy=10 kNFz=25 kN

Question

Consider the figure below.
(a) Find the tension in each cable supporting the 640-N cat burglar. (Assume the angle 0 of the inclined cable is 31.0°.)
inclined cable
horizontal cable
N
vertical cable
(b) Suppose the horizontal cable were reattached higher up on the wall. Would the tension in the inclined cable increase, decrease, or stay the same?
O increase
decrease
O stay the same

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

This is a popular solution!

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Similar questions

Show that, as explained in the text, a force F exerted on a flexible medium at its center and perpendicular to its length (such as on the tightrope wire in Figure 5.26) gives rise to a tension of magnitude T=F/2sin() .
If an object is in equilibrium there must be an even number of forces acting on it.
Jamal and Dayo are lifting a large chest, weighing 207 lb, by using the two rope handles attached to either side. As they lift and hold it up so that it is motionless, each handle makes a different angle with respect to the vertical side of the chest (Fig. P5.76). If the angle between Jamals handle and the vertical side is 25.0 and the angle between Dayos handle and the vertical side of the chest is 30.0, what are the tensions in each handle? FIGURE P5.76
Find the magnitude of the tension in each supporting cable shown below. In each case, the weight of the suspended body is 100.0 N and the masses of the cables are negligible.
A large wrecking ball is held in place by two light steel cables. If the massm of the wrecking ball is 4090 kg, what are (a) the tension TB in the cablethat makes an angle of 40° with the vertical, and (b) the tension TA in thehorizontal cable?
A block of weight w is suspended from a rope tied to two other ropes at point O. One rope ishorizontally attached to a wall and the other is fastened to the ceiling. The angle betweenceiling and the rope is 60°. What are the tensions in each of the ropes? Assume the weights ofthe ropes and the knots are negligible. If the weight of the block is 100 N, what is the tension inthe ceiling rope?
The figure shows a person whose weight is W = 782 N doing push-ups. Find the normal force exerted by the floor on (a) each hand and (b) each foot, assuming that the person holds this position.
Suppose the tension in both of the cables is measured to be 50 N and that the angle thateach cable makes with the horizontal is known to be 30 degrees. What is the weight of thesign?
A chandelier is suspended using two chaing which make an angle of Theta_1=40 degrees and Theta_2=150 degrees with the horizontal as shown in the figure. The weight of the Chandelier is 360 N. Find the tension in each of the two ropes
Two masses mA =9.3kg and mB=6.1kg are on inclines and are connected together by a string as shown in the figure. The angles theta subscript A=700 and theta subscript B = 360 . In the absence of the friction, the force F is required to pull the masses at a constant velocity up the fixed inclines. The force F is now removed. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the two blocks? Take g =9.81 m/s2, and express your answer using two decimal places.
During most of the stance phase of the gait, the knee flexion is less than 20º. What force must the quadriceps muscle apply to maintain this flexion while standing on one leg? The patient's weight is 836N, assuming that the distance from the center of the joint to the line of gravity is 5 cm and the distance perpendicular to the center of the joint towards which the muscle acts is 5 cm, and the muscle acts ( pull) at 60º to the horizontal.
Find the tension in each cable supporting the 700-N cat burglar. (Assume the angle ? of the inclined cable is 38.0°.) (A) inclined cable,(B) horizontal cable, (C) vertical cable