Question: Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Knowing that the maximum allowable tension is 300 lb in cable AC and 150 lb

Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Knowing that the maximum allowable tension is 300 lb in cable AC and 150 lb in cable BC, determine

(a) The magnitude of the largest force P which may be applied at C,

(b) The corresponding value of α.

30 55


30 55" Va

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