A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown.  Knowing that α = 30°, determine by trigonometry (a) the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the stake is vertical, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.

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A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown.  Knowing that α = 30°, determine by trigonometry (a) the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the stake is vertical, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.

120 N
25°
a
Transcribed Image Text:120 N 25° a
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