Question: Problem # 1 : ( 4 0 points ) A mass m = 5 0 k g is suspended at point A , which is

Problem #1: (40 points) A mass m=50kg is suspended at point A, which is supported by cables
AB,AC, and AD, as shown in Figure 1. An x-y-z coordinate system is drawn on the figure. Point
A is located on the y-axis at a vertical distance of 1.5 m above the horizontal x-z plane. The
height of each post , and D is 2 m . The locations of points B,C, and D can be determined
by the dimensions on the figure and the height of the posts. (Note: Point C lies in the y-z plane;
and point D lies in the x-y plane.) The resulting tensions in cables AB,AC, and AD are TAB,TAC,
and TAD, respectively.
a) Find the unit vector uAB(directed from point A to point B), the unit vector uAC(directed
from point A to point C), and the unit vector uAD(directed from point A to point D). Express
the results in terms of the unit vectors i,j, and k.
b) Express the force TAB in cable AB, the force TAC in cable AC, and the force TAD in cable AD
in terms of the tensions TAB,TAC, and TAD and the unit vectors i,j, and k.
c) Without solving them, find the three scalar equations that determine the tensions TAB,TAC,
and TAD.
d) Calculate the tensions TAB,TAC, and TAD in cables AB,AC, and AD, respectively.
Problem # 1 : ( 4 0 points ) A mass m = 5 0 k g

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