A loaded barge is being towed by two tugboats, and the magnitude of the resultant is

Chapter 11, Problem 14

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A loaded barge is being towed by two tugboats, and the magnitude of the resultant is 6000 pounds directed along the axis of the barge (see figure). Each towline makes an angle of degrees with the axis of the barge. (a) Find the tension in the towlines if (b) Write the tension of each line as a function of Determine the domain of the function. (c) Use a graphing utility to complete the table. (d) Use a graphing utility to graph the tension function. (e) Explain why the tension increases as increases.

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