Express the 40 lb force in the rope from point A to point C in cartesian format. Point C is in the x-y plane and at an angle of 20 degrees from the y axis as shown. 4 ft 20 lb A B 3 ft X 40 lb Z 2 ft 1.5 ft 4.87i+27.6j - 28.5k lb -4.87i+27.6j + 28.5k lb -4.87i+27.6j - 28.5k lb 4.87i+ 22.8j - 32.5k lb 2 ft 20 y C

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Express the 40 lb force in the rope from point A to point C in cartesian format. Point C is in the x-y plane
and at an angle of 20 degrees from the y axis as shown.
4 ft
20 lb
A
B
3 ft
X
40 lb
Z
2 ft
1.5 ft
4.87i+27.6j - 28.5k lb
-4.87i+27.6j + 28.5k lb
-4.87i+27.6j - 28.5k lb
4.87i+22.8j - 32.5k lb
2 ft
20
y
C
Transcribed Image Text:Express the 40 lb force in the rope from point A to point C in cartesian format. Point C is in the x-y plane and at an angle of 20 degrees from the y axis as shown. 4 ft 20 lb A B 3 ft X 40 lb Z 2 ft 1.5 ft 4.87i+27.6j - 28.5k lb -4.87i+27.6j + 28.5k lb -4.87i+27.6j - 28.5k lb 4.87i+22.8j - 32.5k lb 2 ft 20 y C
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