bearings C and D) as shown below. Determine the tension in cable AB and the support reactions at bearings C and D. Bearings do not exert any moment reactions and are free to move along the post BE.

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A door weighing 150 lb. is supported by a cable AB and a metal post BE (via
bearings C and D) as shown below. Determine the tension in cable AB and the
support reactions at bearings C and D. Bearings do not exert any moment
reactions and are free to move along the post BE.
Enter the magnitude of tension in cable AB (in lb.) as the answer in the
RESPONDUS answer box.
A
2-
Go
W
18 in.
4 in.
10 in.
EE
4 in.
8 in.
6 in.
B
C
24 in.
D 10 in.
E
Transcribed Image Text:A door weighing 150 lb. is supported by a cable AB and a metal post BE (via bearings C and D) as shown below. Determine the tension in cable AB and the support reactions at bearings C and D. Bearings do not exert any moment reactions and are free to move along the post BE. Enter the magnitude of tension in cable AB (in lb.) as the answer in the RESPONDUS answer box. A 2- Go W 18 in. 4 in. 10 in. EE 4 in. 8 in. 6 in. B C 24 in. D 10 in. E
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