Answer: Find the tension in each cord in Fig. E5.7 if the

Chapter 5, Problem 7E

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QUESTION:

Find the tension in each cord in Fig. E5.7 if the weight of the suspended object is w.

Equation Transcription:

30°

45°

45°

60°

Text Transcription:

30^°

45^°

45^°

60^°

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QUESTION:

Find the tension in each cord in Fig. E5.7 if the weight of the suspended object is w.

Equation Transcription:

30°

45°

45°

60°

Text Transcription:

30^°

45^°

45^°

60^°

ANSWER:

Step 1 of  6

Since it is a static problem,

The sum of the forces in any direction = 0

Let the tension on the cord A , B and C be , and  respectively.

Consider fig(a)

              In case of cord C,

FBD for the cord C,

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The sum of the forces in the vertical direction = 0

           

                                                

         

Therefore, tension on the cord C is W.

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