The truck is to be towed using two ropes. Determine the magnitudes of forces F A and F B acting on each rope in order to develop a resultant force of 950 N directed along the positive x axis. Set = 50°.

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The truck is to be towed using two ropes. Determine the magnitudes
of forces F A and F B acting on each rope in order to develop a resultant force of 950
N directed along the positive x axis. Set = 50°.

The truck is to be towed using two ropes. Determine the magnitudes
of forces Fa and Fg acting on each rope in order to develop a resultant force of 950
N directed along the positive x axis. Set = 50°.
y
FA
A
20°
В
FB
EXPRESS
Note:
YOUR ANSWER UPTO 3 DECIMAL PLACES.
Transcribed Image Text:The truck is to be towed using two ropes. Determine the magnitudes of forces Fa and Fg acting on each rope in order to develop a resultant force of 950 N directed along the positive x axis. Set = 50°. y FA A 20° В FB EXPRESS Note: YOUR ANSWER UPTO 3 DECIMAL PLACES.
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