For the stake of Prob. 2.5, knowing that the tension in one rope is 120 N, determine
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For the stake of Prob. 2.5, knowing that the tension in one rope is 120 N, determine by trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the force P so that the resultant is a vertical force of 160 N.
Problem 2.5
A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown. Knowing that α = 30°, determine by trigonometry
(a) The magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the stake is vertical,
(b) The corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
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