Question: The beam is to be hoisted using two chains. If the resultant force is to be F, directed along the positive y axis, determine the

The beam is to be hoisted using two chains. If the resultant force is to be F, directed along the positive y axis, determine the magnitudes of forces FA and FB acting on each chain and the orientation θ of FB so that the magnitude of FB is a minimum.

Given:
F = 600 N
θ1 = 30 deg


FA Fв

FA F

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