Figure 1 shows a uniform beam supported by two light cables, AB and AC, which are attached to a single steel cable from a crane. The beam is stationary and in equilibrium.
Figure 1
The tension in cable AB is equal to T1 and the tension in cable AC is equal to T2. The weight of the beam is 9.5 kN.
Draw a vector diagram to show the arrangement of the forces, including the angles.
Write two equations to show the vertical and horizontal components of the forces in part (a).
Calculate the tension T1 in cable AB.
Calculate the tension T2 in cable AC.
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