2. A 160-kg load is supported by the rope-and-pulley arrangement shown. Knowing that $alpha$=40°, determine; a. The angle $eta$ b. The magnitude of the force P that must be exerted on the free end of the rope to maintain equilibrium.
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- The weight of the load (W) is given by \( W = mg \), where \( m = 160 \, \text{kg} \) and \( g = 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \). - Calculate \( W = 160 \times 9.81 = 1569.6 \, \text{N} \). Show more…
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