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Example (2-5): A barge is pulled by two tugboats. If the resultant of the forces exerted by the tugboats is (5000 lbf) directed along the axis of the barge. Determine : a) the tension in each of the ropes for (a = 45°), b) the value of (a) for which the tension in rope (2) is a minimum. 2 30° a C OL

Example (2-5): A barge is pulled by two tugboats. If the resultant of the forces exerted by the tugboats is (5000 lbf) directed along the axis of the barge. Determine : a) the tension in each of the ropes for (a = 45°), b) the value of (a) for which the tension in rope (2) is a minimum. 2 30° a C OL

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Example (2-5): A barge is pulled by two tugboats. If the resultant of the forces exerted by the tugboats is (5000 lbf) directed along the axis of the barge. Determine : a) the tension in each of the ropes for (a = 45°), b) the value of (a) for which the tension in rope (2) is a minimum. 30° a 01
Transcribed Image Text:Example (2-5): A barge is pulled by two tugboats. If the resultant of the forces exerted by the tugboats is (5000 lbf) directed along the axis of the barge. Determine : a) the tension in each of the ropes for (a = 45°), b) the value of (a) for which the tension in rope (2) is a minimum. 30° a 01
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