A uniform 24.4-m pipe that weighs 4270 N is supported entirely by a cable AB of negligible weight. Determine the length of the cable and the maximum force in the cable. (Hint: First locate the point O where the cable is tangent to the pipe.) Figure P6.66 - 24.4 m - 2.195 m W- 4270 N
A uniform 24.4-m pipe that weighs 4270 N is supported entirely by a cable AB of negligible weight. Determine the length of the cable and the maximum force in the cable. (Hint: First locate the point O where the cable is tangent to the pipe.) Figure P6.66 - 24.4 m - 2.195 m W- 4270 N
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Transcribed Image Text:A uniform 24.4-m pipe that weighs 4270 N is supported entirely by a cable AB of negligible
weight. Determine the length of the cable and the maximum force in the cable. (Hint: First locate
the point O where the cable is tangent to the pipe.)
Figure P6.66
- 24.4 m -
2.195 m
W- 4270 N
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