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Description: The 1200-kg car is being lowered slowly ontothe dock using the hoist A and winch C. Usetriangle of forces to determine the forces incables BA and BC for the position shown2.2 m,-5.6 m -5.6 mB2.4 mCO

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The 1200-kg car is being lowered slowly onto the dock using the hoist A and winch C. Use triangle of forces to determine the forces in cables BA and BC for the position shown

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.31P: The homogeneous plate of weight W is suspended from two cables. Determine the force P that is...

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