Question: Problem # 1 : ( 4 0 points ) A mass m = 5 0 k g is suspended at point A , which is
Problem #: points A mass is suspended at point which is supported by cables
and as shown in Figure An coordinate system is drawn on the figure. Point
is located on the axis at a vertical distance of m above the horizontal plane. The
height of each post and is m The locations of points and can be determined
by the dimensions on the figure and the height of the posts. Note: Point lies in the plane;
and point lies in the plane. The resulting tensions in cables and are
and respectively.
a Find the unit vector directed from point to point the unit vector directed
from point to point and the unit vector directed from point to point Express
the results in terms of the unit vectors and
b Express the force in cable the force in cable and the force in cable
in terms of the tensions and and the unit vectors and
c Without solving them, find the three scalar equations that determine the tensions
and
d Calculate the tensions and in cables and respectively.
Step by Step Solution
There are 3 Steps involved in it
1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!
Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts
Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock
