Question: A hoist trolley is subjected to the three forces shown. Knowing that = 40, determine (a) The required magnitude of the force P if

A hoist trolley is subjected to the three forces shown. Knowing that α = 40°, determine

(a) The required magnitude of the force P if the resultant of the three forces is to be vertical,

(b) The corresponding magnitude of the resultant.

A hoist trolley is subjected to the three forces shown.

400 lb 200 lb

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