A Load Is Being Lifted by Means of Two Cables

question 14

Multiple Choice

A load is being lifted by means of two cables attached to it. The first cable exerts a force of 600 N at an angle of 35° to the left of the vertical. The second cable exerts a force of 1300 N. If the load is accelerating vertically, at what angle to the right of the vertical is the second cable pulling?

• A) 15.4°
• B) 16.2°
• C) 30.8°
• D) 67.8°
• E) 75.8°

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