when finding the forces on joint B, the example showed a pythagorean triangle, sides (5,12, and 13) corresponding to the BAC triangle formed around joint B, with Force(By) being 1500N. The side opposite the angle at point B is 375mm; where did the "5" come from, and subsequently 12 & 13

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when finding the forces on joint B, the example showed a pythagorean triangle, sides (5,12, and 13) corresponding to the BAC triangle formed around joint B, with Force(By) being 1500N. The side opposite the angle at point B is 375mm; where did the "5" come from, and subsequently 12 & 13

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