Question: The 10-ft-long cable AB weighs 20 lb and is attached to collars at A and B that can slide freely on the rods shown. Neglecting

The 10-ft-long cable AB weighs 20 lb and is attached to collars at A and B that can slide freely on the rods shown. Neglecting the weight of the collars, determine

(a) The magnitude of the horizontal force F so that h = a,

(b) The corresponding value of h and a,

(c) The maximum tension in the cable.



B

B

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