A "scale" is constructed with a 58.44 ft-long cord and the 259.44-lb block D. The cord is fixed to a pin at A and passes over two small and frictionless pulleys at B and C. Determine the weight of the suspended block at B if the system is in equilibrium.. 1.5 ft

A "scale" is constructed with a 58.44 ft-long cord and the 259.44-lb block D. The cord is fixed to a pin at A and passes over two small and frictionless pulleys at B and C. Determine the weight of the suspended block at B if the system is in equilibrium.. 1.5 ft

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A "scale" is constructed with a 58.44 ft-long cord and the 259.44-lb block D. The cord is fixed to a pin at A and passes over
two small and frictionless pulleys at B and C. Determine the weight of the suspended block at B if the system is in equilibrium..
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1.5 ft

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