The boom OA carries a load P and is supported by two cables as shown. Knowing that the tension in cable AB is 176 Ib and that the resultant of the load P and of the forces exerted at A by the two cables must be directed along OA, determine the magnitude of the oad R

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The boom OA carries a load P and is supported by two cables as shown. Knowing that the tension in cable AB is 176 Ib and that the
resultant of the load P and of the forces exerted at A by the two cables must be directed along OA, determine the magnitude of the
load P
36 in.
25 in.
24 in.
B
29 in.
48 in.
The magnitude of the load P is
Ib.
Transcribed Image Text:The boom OA carries a load P and is supported by two cables as shown. Knowing that the tension in cable AB is 176 Ib and that the resultant of the load P and of the forces exerted at A by the two cables must be directed along OA, determine the magnitude of the load P 36 in. 25 in. 24 in. B 29 in. 48 in. The magnitude of the load P is Ib.
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