Question: 1 . 3 ( a ) If the tension in the cable T is 9 kN , express the cable force as a cartesian vector

1.3(a) If the tension in the cable T is 9 kN , express the cable force as a cartesian vector using the unit vectors i and j.(b) Write the cartesian position vector pointing from point A to point B.(c) Find the unit vector that points in the same direction as the position vector in (b).(d) Identify the direction cosines for the cable force from the unit vector. (e) Express the cable force as a product of a magnitude and the unit vector. (f) Use a graphical solution to find the magnitude of the components of T along x and y.
1 . 3 ( a ) If the tension in the cable T is 9 kN

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