A crate weighs 660 lb and is hung by three ropes attached to a steel ring at A such that the top surface is parallel to the xy plane. Point A is located at a height of h 31 in above the top of the crate directly over the geometric center of the top surface. Use the dimensions given in the table below to determine the tension in each of the three ropes. ↑Z 2013 Michael Swanbom (CC) 30 BY NC SA C 6 B a D

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A crate weighs 660 lb and is hung by three ropes
attached to a steel ring at A such that the top surface is
parallel to the xy plane. Point A is located at a height
of h = 31 in above the top of the crate directly over the
geometric center of the top surface. Use the dimensions
given in the table below to determine the tension in
each of the three ropes.
↑Z
2013 Michael Swanbom
(cc) +
BY NC SA
Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the
following table. Note the figure may not be to scale.
Variable Value
36 in
37 in
5.4 in
a
b
C
The tension in rope AB is
The tension in rope AC is
The tension in rope AD is
pounds
pounds
pounds
Transcribed Image Text:A crate weighs 660 lb and is hung by three ropes attached to a steel ring at A such that the top surface is parallel to the xy plane. Point A is located at a height of h = 31 in above the top of the crate directly over the geometric center of the top surface. Use the dimensions given in the table below to determine the tension in each of the three ropes. ↑Z 2013 Michael Swanbom (cc) + BY NC SA Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the following table. Note the figure may not be to scale. Variable Value 36 in 37 in 5.4 in a b C The tension in rope AB is The tension in rope AC is The tension in rope AD is pounds pounds pounds
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