Question: Three chains act in the bracket such that they create a resultant force having a magnitude of 500 lb. if two of the chains are

Three chains act in the bracket such that they create a resultant force having a magnitude of 500 lb. if two of the chains are subjected to know forces, as shown, determine the orientation ? of the third chain, magnitude of force F in this chain is a minimum. All the forces lie in the x-y plane. What is the magnitude if F?

300 Ib 30 200 1b

300 Ib 30 200 1b

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