Question $1(5$ points$)$

A $2800$ lb load is supported by vertical cables $AB$ and $AC($made of $A-36$ steel wires$).$

Unloaded, $AB$ is ${60}^{\text{'}\text{'}}$ long and $AC$ is ${40}^{\text{'}\text{'}}$ long. Solve for the tension developed in each

wire after the load is applied to them. Oh$,$ the wires have a cross$-$sectional area of

$0\mathrm{.}02$ in ${?}^2.$

Give your answer for $T_{AB}$ in units of kip and rounded to the nearest hundredth

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