The Boom in the Figure Is Uniform and Weighs 2

question 42

Multiple Choice

The boom in the figure is uniform and weighs 2.20 kN.The magnitude of the tension in the guy wire is

• A)~0.635 kN
• B)~1.83 kN
• C)~1.94 kN
• D)~1.47 kN
• E)None of these is correct.

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