tension in the rope?

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Free-Body Diagram: A sketch showing only the forces on the selected particle.
Example:
In a ship-unloading operation, a
3500-lb automobile is supported by a
cable. A rope is tied to the cable and
pulled to center the automobile over
its intended position. What is the
tension in the rope?
B.
130°
S OLUTION
Con-
ndes
App
tri
20
B.
3500 lb
Transcribed Image Text:Free-Body Diagram: A sketch showing only the forces on the selected particle. Example: In a ship-unloading operation, a 3500-lb automobile is supported by a cable. A rope is tied to the cable and pulled to center the automobile over its intended position. What is the tension in the rope? B. 130° S OLUTION Con- ndes App tri 20 B. 3500 lb
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