A uniform plank of length L=2.7m and weight W =735N is supported by three ropes as indicated in the figure below. Find the tension in each rope when a W,=387N boy is d=0.8m from the left end.

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A uniform plank of length L=2.7m and weight W =735N is supported by three ropes as indicated in the figure below. Find the tension in each rope
when a W,=387N boy is d=0.8m from the left end.
Transcribed Image Text:A uniform plank of length L=2.7m and weight W =735N is supported by three ropes as indicated in the figure below. Find the tension in each rope when a W,=387N boy is d=0.8m from the left end.
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