Q.5) A cylinder is supported by spring AD and cables AB and AC as shown. The spring has an at rest length (unstretched length) of 4 meters. If the maximum allowable tension in cables AB and AC is 200 N, determine (a) the largest mass (kg) of cylinder E the system can support, (b) the necessary spring constant (stiffness) to maintain equilibrium, and (b) the tension (magnitude) in each cable when supporting the maximum load found in part (a). B 4 m 3 m A E 1 m 3 m D 5 m

Q.5) A cylinder is supported by spring AD and cables AB and AC as shown. The spring has an at rest length (unstretched length) of 4 meters. If the maximum allowable tension in cables AB and AC is 200 N, determine (a) the largest mass (kg) of cylinder E the system can support, (b) the necessary spring constant (stiffness) to maintain equilibrium, and (b) the tension (magnitude) in each cable when supporting the maximum load found in part (a). B 4 m 3 m A E 1 m 3 m D 5 m

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Chapter10: Virtual Work And Potential Energy

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