Write an expression for the unknown Tension in cable AC (hint: use unit vectors!)
Write an expression for the unknown Tension in cable AC (hint: use unit vectors!)
Elements Of Electromagnetics
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Transcribed Image Text:#2 Member OA is restrained from twisting by
cable AC. All dimensions and coordinates
systems are as shown.
Write an expression for the unknown Tension
in cable AC (hint: use unit vectors!)
D
y
160 mm
100 mm
B
40 N-m
190 mm
A
60°
220 mm
X
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Step 1: Calculate the coordinate points for point A and C with respect too origin O.
VIEWStep 2: Draw the position vector and tension force vector and their coordinates.
VIEWStep 3: Calculate the position vector of point A and unit vector along AC.
VIEWStep 4: Calculate the tension force vector along AC.
VIEWStep 5: Calculate the moment vector and its magnitude due to tension force in the cable AC.
VIEWStep 6: Under equilibrium condition, net moment for member OA will be zero.
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