Detailed and complete solution The window washers A and B support themselves and the 40-lb uniform plank CD by pulling down on the tworopes. Determine (a) the tension in each rope; and (b) the vertical force that each man exerts on the plank.180 lb200 lb40 lbAB15 ft

Answer: (a) The tension in the rope A and rope B are 75.55 lb and 134.45 lb, respectively. (b) The…

The window washers A and B support themselves and the 40-lb uniform plank CD by pulling down on the tw ropes. Determine (a) the tension in each rope; and (b) the vertical force that each man exerts on the plank. 180 Ib 200 Ib 40 lb A B 15 ft

The window washers A and B support themselves and the 40-lb uniform plank CD by pulling down on the tw ropes. Determine (a) the tension in each rope; and (b) the vertical force that each man exerts on the plank. 180 Ib 200 Ib 40 lb A B 15 ft

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The window washers A and B support themselves and the 40-lb uniform plank CD by pulling down on the two
ropes. Determine (a) the tension in each rope; and (b) the vertical force that each man exerts on the plank.
180 lb
200 lb
40 lb
A
B
15 ft

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