3-D RESULTANT FORCES 1. The cable AB which connects two structures carries a tension of 400 N. Express the force F which acts on point A as a vector in terms of the unit vectors i, j, and k. Determine the projection of F onto the x- axis.
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The tension in the cable AB is 400 N. This means that there is a force of 400 N acting on point B in the direction of the cable. Show more…
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