Question: ( 3 5 pts ) The 6 0 - l b plant is supported by two cables and a strut as shown. a . (

(35 pts) The 60-lb plant is supported by two cables and a strut as shown.
a.(15 pts ) Set up the problem to find the force developed in each cable and the strut if the system is in equilibrium - do not solve.
b.(5 pts) Determine the force developed in each cable and the strut.
c.(5 pts) Determine the length of AC and its coordinate direction angles.
d.(5 pts) Determine the resultant force of cables AB and AC.
e.(5 pts) Determine the projection of the resultant found in part d on
i. the y-axis.
ii. strut AO.
( 3 5 pts ) The 6 0 - l b plant is supported by

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