Problem: Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the ra

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Problem: Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the range of values of P for which both cables remain taut.

- May need to reference problem #131. This should be what the free body diagram looks like and all the values that are given for it.

Problem: Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the range of values of P for which both cables remain taut. - May need to reference problem #131. This should be what the free body diagram looks like and all the values that are given for it.

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Set the tensions in the two wires to 240 lbs then add theforces in the Y-direction equal to zero. SFx=240Sin(28.0724)+240Cos(36.8699)-150Sin(28.0724)-W=0 W=234.352 lbs

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