Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. The maximum allowable tension in cable AC is 2600 N, and in cable BC is 700 N. Find (a) the magnitude of the largest force P (in N) which may be applied at C and (b) the corresponding angle a (in degrees).
Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. The maximum allowable tension in cable AC is 2600 N, and in cable BC is 700 N. Find (a) the magnitude of the largest force P (in N) which may be applied at C and (b) the corresponding angle a (in degrees).
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Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. The maximum allowable tension in cable AC is 2600 N, and in cable BC is 700 N. Find (a) the magnitude of the largest force P (in N) which may be applied at C and (b) the corresponding angle a (in degrees).
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