Consider P₁ = 3.7 the cable shown in (Figure 1). Suppose that kN, P₂ = 5.5 kN.

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For this question I need to find P and the max tension in the cable. I know how to find the sag of yB but I dont know how to solve for these other variables. How do I solve for P and the max tension in the cable?

Consider the cable shown in (Figure 1). Suppose that
P₁ = 3.7 kN, P₂ = 5.5 kN.
Figure
Ув
A
4 m-
B
-6 m
P
<1 of 1
P₂
-3m---2m-
E
3m
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the cable shown in (Figure 1). Suppose that P₁ = 3.7 kN, P₂ = 5.5 kN. Figure Ув A 4 m- B -6 m P <1 of 1 P₂ -3m---2m- E 3m
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