A hanging plant with a mass of 10 kg hangs from three ropes as shown. Knowing that Y = 1.8 m and X = 3.9 m, determine the force in ropes AB, AC, and AD. Enter for force in AC below. Express your answer in N to the nearest 0.1 N. 4m B 3 m A Z D Y Your written solution must show an appropriate FBD and calculations to determine the force in all three ropes (AB, AC, and AD).

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A hanging plant with a mass of 10 kg
hangs from three ropes as shown.
Knowing that Y = 1.8 m and X = 3.9 m,
determine the force in ropes AB, AC, and
AD. Enter for force in AC below. Express
your answer in N to the nearest 0.1 N.
4m
B
3 m
A
Z
D
Y
Your written solution must show an
appropriate FBD and calculations to
determine the force in all three ropes (AB,
AC, and AD).
Transcribed Image Text:A hanging plant with a mass of 10 kg hangs from three ropes as shown. Knowing that Y = 1.8 m and X = 3.9 m, determine the force in ropes AB, AC, and AD. Enter for force in AC below. Express your answer in N to the nearest 0.1 N. 4m B 3 m A Z D Y Your written solution must show an appropriate FBD and calculations to determine the force in all three ropes (AB, AC, and AD).
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