The Sign Shown in the Figure Weighs 200 N

question 4

Multiple Choice

The sign shown in the figure weighs 200 N. The boom is of uniform construction. If the force exerted by the hinge on the boom is 300 N and acts at an angle of 20º above the horizontal, the tension in the tie cable is

• A) ~205 N
• B) ~145 N
• C) ~413 N
• D) ~625 N
• E) None of these is correct.

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