In a ship-unloading operation, a 3000-lb car is supported by a cable. A worker ties a rope to the cable at A and pulls on it in order to center the car over its intended position on the dock. What are the tensions in the rope and cable? Use the force triangle method. 2° 30°
In a ship-unloading operation, a 3000-lb car is supported by a cable. A worker ties a rope to the cable at A and pulls on it in order to center the car over its intended position on the dock. What are the tensions in the rope and cable? Use the force triangle method. 2° 30°
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Transcribed Image Text:In a ship-unloading operation, a 3000-lb car is supported by a cable. A worker ties a rope to the
cable at A and pulls on it in order to center the car over its intended position on the dock. What
are the tensions in the rope and cable? Use the force triangle method.
2°
30°
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