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 and are equal to 50° and 60° respectively. Determine the tension force in each of the rope segments (T) in segment AC, T2 in segment AB, and T3 in segment BD) as well as the angle a in degrees. Ө A α B Note the figure may not be to scale. T₁ = 1.064 lb T₂ = 1.6 x lb T3 = 1.4 α 29.2 = x lb deg D 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 and are equal to 50° and 60° respectively. Determine the tension force in each of the rope segments (T) in segment AC, T2 in segment AB, and T3 in segment BD) as well as the angle a in degrees. Ө A α B Note the figure may not be to scale. T₁ = 1.064 lb T₂ = 1.6 x lb T3 = 1.4 α 29.2 = x lb deg D BY NC SA 2013 Michael Swanbom

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

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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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