A load of 20 kg is supported as shown in the figure. Assuming the pulley to be ideal and the equilibrium configuration as shown in the figure, determine the tension in cable CD

  A load of 20 kg is supported as shown in the figure. Assuming the pulley to be ideal and the equilibrium configuration as shown in the figure, determine the tension in cable CD Correct Answer 150.2 N

Concept:

Equilibrium equations, ∑ FX = 0, ∑ FY = 0

Calculation:

Given:

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∑FX = 0

T cos θ = 196.2 × cos 45° = 138.73 N  -----(1)

∑FY = 0

Tsin θ = 196.2 - (196.2 × sin 45°)

Tsin θ = 57.46 N  -------(2)

Squaring and adding both equation we get,

T2 = 138.732 + 57.462

T = 150.2 N  

The tension in cable CD is 150.2 N.

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