Question: This problem refers to figure 2 . A 5 0 0 - lb crate B is suspended from a cable attached to a 4 0

This problem refers to figure 2. A 500- lb crate B is suspended from a cable attached to a 40-lb trolley A which rides on an inclined I-beam as shown. At the instant shown, the trolley has an acceleration of 4.2fts2 up and to the right. At the instant shown, the cable attached to the trolley A is vertical.
Determine the acceleration of B relative to A.
aBA=fts2
up / down / left / right
(circle one)
Determine the tension in the cable CD.
TCD= lb
Please show and explain all work
This problem refers to figure 2 . A 5 0 0 - lb

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