Vector mechanics for engineers 10 th beer ,4.138P

Question

The frame ACD is supported by ball-and-socket joints at A and D, and by a cable that passes through a ring at B and is anchored by hooks at G and H. The frame supports a magnitude of P=268 N at C. Determine the tension in the cable.

Answer 1

Draw the free body diagram:

Thus, the tension in the cable is 360 lb