Three 10mm wires are knotted at O and are in equilibrium. The forces exerted by each wire are as shown: A=3.5N, B =9N and C is unknown. What are the average normal stresses in each of the wires?

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Three 10mm wires are knotted at O and are in equilibrium. The forces exerted
by each wire are as shown: A=3.5N, B =9N and C is unknown. What are the average
normal stresses in each of the wires?
A-3.5N
20
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 1 Three 10mm wires are knotted at O and are in equilibrium. The forces exerted by each wire are as shown: A=3.5N, B =9N and C is unknown. What are the average normal stresses in each of the wires? A-3.5N 20
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