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 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°.

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°.
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FA
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FB
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