A 960-N Block Is Suspended as Shown

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 960-N block is suspended as shown. The beam AB is weightless and is hinged to the wall at A. The tension force of the cable BC has magnitude:

• A) 720 N
• B) 1200 N
• C) 1280 N
• D) 1600 N
• E) none of these

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