Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
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Author: BEER
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Chapter 7.5, Problem 7.140P
Fig. P7.139 and P7.140
7.140 A motor M is used to slowly reel in the cable shown. Knowing that the mass per unit length of the cable is 0.4 kg/m, determine the maximum tension in the cable when h = 3 m.
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