Question: Boom AB is held in the position shown by three cables. Knowing that that tensions in cables AC and AD are 1000N and 1200N, respectively.

Boom AB is held in the position shown by three cables. Knowing that that tensions in cables AC and AD are 1000N and 1200N, respectively. determine 

(a) the tension in cable AE if the resultant of the tensions exerted at point A of the boom  must be directed along AB,

 (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.C 30 D 65 B 50/ E Fig. P2.42

C 30 D 65 B 50/ E Fig. P2.42

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