If the Weight of the Uniform Boom Shown in the Figure

question 56

Multiple Choice

If the weight of the uniform boom shown in the figure is 2.00 kN, the tension in the horizontal guy wire supporting the boom and the 5.60-kN weight is

• A) 13.2 kN
• B) 9.90 kN
• C) 9.20 kN
• D) 6.90 kN
• E) 3.00 kN

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