(6) The 180 lb uniform rectangular plate is suspended by three vertical cables as shown so that the plate remains in the horizontal position. Compute the tension in each cable. Ans: T₁ =70 lb, TB = 20 lb, Tc = 90 lb 15 in. 45 in. B 15 in. 50 in. 45 in.

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(6) The 180 lb uniform rectangular plate is suspended by
three vertical cables as shown so that the plate remains in
the horizontal position. Compute the tension in each cable.
Ans: T₁ =70 lb, TB = 20 lb, Tc = 90 lb
15 in.
45 in. B
15 in.
50 in.
45 in.
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