Two squirrels are sitting on the rope as shown. The squirrel at A has a weight of 1.2 lb. The squirrel at B found less food this season and has a weight of 0.8 lb. The angles 0 and > are equal to 50° and 60° respectively. Determine the tension force in each of the rope segments (T₁ in segment, T₂ in segment Я, and T3 in segment DD) as well as the angle a in degrees. Ө A α B Note the figure may not be to scale. T₁ = lb lb T2 T3 = = lb απ deg A BY NC SA 2013 Michael Swanbom

Two squirrels are sitting on the rope as shown. The squirrel at A has a weight of 1.2 lb. The squirrel at B found less food this season and has a weight of 0.8 lb. The angles 0 and > are equal to 50° and 60° respectively. Determine the tension force in each of the rope segments (T₁ in segment, T₂ in segment Я, and T3 in segment DD) as well as the angle a in degrees. Ө A α B Note the figure may not be to scale. T₁ = lb lb T2 T3 = = lb απ deg A BY NC SA 2013 Michael Swanbom

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter6: Beams And Cables

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.84P: The cable supports three 400-lb loads as shown. If the maximum allowable tension in the cable is 900...

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