(2) A disabled automobile is pulled by two ropes as shown, and the tension in rope AB is 3 kN. If the resultant force exerted at A is horizontal and has a magnitude of 4.8 kN, determine the tension in rope AC and the angle a. Ans: 2.66 kN, 34.3° B 30° C

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(2) A disabled automobile is pulled by two ropes as
shown, and the tension in rope AB is 3 kN. If the
resultant force exerted at A is horizontal and has a
magnitude of 4.8 kN, determine the tension in rope AC
and the angle a.
Ans: 2.66 kN, 34.3°
B
30°
C
Transcribed Image Text:(2) A disabled automobile is pulled by two ropes as shown, and the tension in rope AB is 3 kN. If the resultant force exerted at A is horizontal and has a magnitude of 4.8 kN, determine the tension in rope AC and the angle a. Ans: 2.66 kN, 34.3° B 30° C
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