2.86 A container of weight W=400N is supported by cables AB and AC, which are tied to ring A. Knowing that Q=0, determine (a) the magnitude of the force P which must be applied to the ring to maintain the container in the position shown, (b) the corresponding values of the tension in cables AB and AC.
2.87 Solve Prob. 2.86, knowing that Q=80N.
ly C
150mm
160mm B
240 mm
x
130mm
400 mm
A
P