Question: 1. A rope AB 6 m long is connected at two points A and B at the same level 4.5 m apart. A load

1. A rope AB 6 m long is connected at two points

 

1. A rope AB 6 m long is connected at two points A and B at the same level 4.5 m apart. A load of 2000 N is suspended from point C on the rope at 2 m from A, as shown in the figure below. What load connected at point D on the rope, 1.5 m from B, will be necessary to keep CD horizontal. (11 points) 2.0 m- E 4.5 m 2000N h 2.5 m W = ?

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