Blocks A and B weigh 400 lb and 200 lb respectively. They rest on a 30 degrees inclined plane and are attached to the post which is held perpendicular to the plane by force P parallel to the plane. Assume that a surfaces are smooth and that the cords are parallel to the plane. Determine the value of P. 12" 6" 6"

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Blocks A and B weigh 400 lb and 200 lb respectively. They rest on a 30 degrees inclined plane and are
attached to the post which is held perpendicular to the plane by force P parallel to the plane. Assume that all
surfaces are smooth and that the cords are parallel to the plane. Determine the value of P.
12"
B
6"
6"
P'
Transcribed Image Text:Blocks A and B weigh 400 lb and 200 lb respectively. They rest on a 30 degrees inclined plane and are attached to the post which is held perpendicular to the plane by force P parallel to the plane. Assume that all surfaces are smooth and that the cords are parallel to the plane. Determine the value of P. 12" B 6" 6" P'
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