Q.2 A barge shown in Fig.2 is pulled by two tugboats. If the resultant of the forces exerted by the tugboats is a 5000 N force directed along the axis of the barge, determine the tension in each of the ropes knowing that a = 45. (25 Marks) 30 Fig.2

Q.2 A barge shown in Fig.2 is pulled by two tugboats. If the resultant of the forces exerted by the tugboats is a 5000 N force directed along the axis of the barge, determine the tension in each of the ropes knowing that a = 45. (25 Marks) 30 Fig.2

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Chapter3: Resultants Of Force Systems

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