QUESTION 8 The 580 N load is suspended on the cable by a pulley at A. The length of the cable is 1.5 meters long. Neglecting the size and weight of the pulle at A and assume it to be smooth. 2 m B Y 10 m (a) Compute the distance "Y" of the pulley for equilibrium. (b) Compute the length of cable AC. (c) Compute the tension on cable AB.

QUESTION 8 The 580 N load is suspended on the cable by a pulley at A. The length of the cable is 1.5 meters long. Neglecting the size and weight of the pulle at A and assume it to be smooth. 2 m B Y 10 m (a) Compute the distance "Y" of the pulley for equilibrium. (b) Compute the length of cable AC. (c) Compute the tension on cable AB.

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Chapter6: Beams And Cables

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