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11. A stake is pulled out of the ground by means of two

ropes as shown. Knowing that the tension in one rope
is 120 N, determine by trigonometry the magnitude
and direction of the force P so that the resultant is a
vertical force of 160 N.
120 N P
Ans: 72.096 N & 44.703º

25º α

12. The boat is to be pulled onto the shore using two

ropes, determine the magnitude of two forces T and P
acting in each rope in order to develop a resultant
force of 80 lb in direction along the keel as shown in
fig. take θ = 40º

Ans: 42.567 lb & 54.723 lb

13. A disabled automobile is pulled by means of two

ropes as shown. Knowing that the tension in the rope
P is 500 lb, determine the tension in rope T and the
value of so that the resultant force exerted is as 800 lb
force directed along the axis of the automobile

Ans: 442.020 N

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