The following cable system supports two blocks as shown. The mass of block B is 64 kg, and the mass of block C is 40 kg. (a) Determine the horizontal force P required to keep the system in equilibrium. (b) Determine the tension in cables AB and BC. 6 m 5 m ↓ A P B mB с mc -4m- m D 3 m Dec

The following cable system supports two blocks as shown. The mass of block B is 64 kg, and the mass of block C is 40 kg. (a) Determine the horizontal force P required to keep the system in equilibrium. (b) Determine the tension in cables AB and BC. 6 m 5 m ↓ A P B mB с mc -4m- m D 3 m Dec

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The following cable system supports two blocks as
B is 64 kg, and the mass of block C is 40 kg.
(a) Determine the horizontal force P required to keep the system in equilibrium.
(b) Determine the tension in cables AB and BC.
6 m
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5 m
A
P
locks as shown. The mass of block
B
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mc
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