International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
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ISBN: 9781305501607
Author: Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.13P
Three ropes support the weight at A. The tension in ropes AB and AC is 15 lb. Determine the tension Tin the third rope, knowing that the resultant of the three tensions is vertical.
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