Question: The boom OA carries a load P and is supported by two cables as shown. Knowing that the tension is 510 N in cable AB

The boom OA carries a load P and is supported by two cables as shown. Knowing that the tension is 510 N in cable AB and 765 N in cable AC, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the forces exerted at A by the two cables.


510 min 320 mm 270 nim 360 mm G00 mne P.

510 min 320 mm 270 nim 360 mm G00 mne P.

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