Determine range of values of P (Equilibrium of a Particle) Engineers Academy

Vector mechanics for engineers by Beer and Johnston solution


2.51 Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Knowing that
P 5 360 N, determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

2.52 Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine
the range of values of P for which both cables remain taut.

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Determine the tension in cable AC and BC
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Determine the tension in cable AC and BC
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