International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.17P
The 3200-1b weight is supported by two cables. Knowing that the resultant of the cable tensions
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International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
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