Question: Problem 3 : ( 3 5 points ) Cable C A extends from point C ( on the wall ) to point A ( off

Problem 3: (35 points) Cable CA extends from point C(on the wall) to point A(off the wall), as
shown in Figure 3. The scalar magnitude TCA of the vector tensile force TCA in cable CA is equal
to 500 N . An x-y-z coordinate system is drawn on the figure.
a) Express the vector force TCA in terms of the unit vectors i,j, and k.
b) Find the moment MB of force TCA about point B. Express the result in terms of the unit
vectors i,j, and k.
c) Find the unit vector uDB(directed from point D to point B) in terms of the unit vectors i,j,
and k.
d) Find the scalar moment MDB of the force TCA about the line DB(from point D to point B,
not drawn on the figure). Find the vector moment MDB of the force TCA about the line DB in
terms of the unit vectors i,j, and k.
e) Find the scalar component TDB of the force TCA in the direction of line DB(from point D to
point B). Find the angle between the force TCA and line DB. SHOW ALL STEPS
Problem 3 : ( 3 5 points ) Cable C A extends from

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