The tailgate OBC is attached to the rear of a trailer via hinges at O and two restraining cables AB. The 150-lb tailgate is 3 in. thick with center of gravity at B, which is at midthickness. The crate is centered between the two cables and weighs 180 Ib with center of gravity at G. Determine the tension Tin each cable. 14 26" 24 24
The tailgate OBC is attached to the rear of a trailer via hinges at O and two restraining cables AB. The 150-lb tailgate is 3 in. thick with center of gravity at B, which is at midthickness. The crate is centered between the two cables and weighs 180 Ib with center of gravity at G. Determine the tension Tin each cable. 14 26" 24 24
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The tailgate OBČ is attached to the rear of a trailer via hinges at O and two restraining cables AB. The 150-lb tailgate is 3 in. thick with
center of gravity at B, which is at midthickness. The crate is centered between the two cables and weighs 180 lb with center of gravity
at G. Determine the tension Tin each cable.
14
26"
20
24
24
Answer: T-
271.63
lb
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