For the situation described in Fig. P2.48, determine (a) the value of a for which the tension in rope BC is as small as possible, (b) the corresponding value of the tension.

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Satyam Raj asked 1 year ago

For the situation described in Fig. P2.48, determine (a) the value of a for which the tension in rope BC is as small as possible, (b) the corresponding value of the tension.
(Reference to Figure P.48):

A
5°
00
1200 lb
B