Question: Boom AB is held in the position shown by three cables. Knowing that the tensions in cables AC and AD are 900 lb and 1200

Boom AB is held in the position shown by three cables. Knowing that the tensions in cables AC and AD are 900 lb and 1200 lb, respectively, determine

(a) The tension in cable AE if the resultant of the tensions exerted at point A of the boom must be directed along AB,

(b) The corresponding magnitude of the resultant.



30 D. 65 50 E.

30 D. 65 50 E.

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