Question: The boom is intended to support two vertical loads, F and F 2 . If the cable CB can sustain a maximum load of 1500

The boom is intended to support two vertical loads, F₁ and F2. If the cable CB can sustain a maximum load of 1500 N before it fails, determine the critical loads if F₁ = 2F₂. Also, what is the magnitude of the maximum reaction at pin A?

C A 1.5 m 30 5 4 F 1 m D B

C A 1.5 m 30 5 4 F 1 m D B F

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