Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

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2.45 Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the
tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.
A
30°
C
120 kg
40°,
B
Fig. P2.45
Two cables are tied together at C and are loaded as shown. Knowing
that P = 500 N and a = 60°, determine the tension (a) in cable AC,
(b) in cable BC.
Transcribed Image Text:2.45 Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC. A 30° C 120 kg 40°, B Fig. P2.45 Two cables are tied together at C and are loaded as shown. Knowing that P = 500 N and a = 60°, determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.
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