The tension in the cable is equal to 323.5 N.
What is the tension in the cable?
The tension, T in the cable is determined by taking moments about the pivot Ā marked X.
The angles of the boom and the cable with the horizontal are first calculated.
Angle of the boom with horizontal, Īø = tanā»Ā¹(5/10) = 26.56°
The angle of cable with horizontal, B = tanā»Ā¹(4/10) = 21.80
Taking moments about the pivot:
175.5 * cos 26.56 + 94.7 * cos 26.56 * 0.5 = T (sin(26.56 + 21.80) * 1
Tension = 241.68/0.747
Tension = 323.5 N
In conclusion, the tension in the cable helps to suspend the crate.
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