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A system of connected flexible cables shown in diagram is supporting two vertical  forces 200 N and 250 N at points B and D. 
 
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a

Tension in cable BD is 183.01 N (nearly)

b

Tension in cable DE is 224.4 N (nearly)

c

Tension in cable BC is 336.60 N (nearly)

d

Tension in cable AB is 225.81 N (nearly)

answer is B, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

Of whole system is shown in figure.
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Consider the equilibrium of point D :
 Fx=0, or T1sin45T2sin60=0  ….(i)
And   Fy=0, or T1cos45+T2cos60=250 …..(ii)
From (i), we have  T2=T1sin45sin60
Now from (ii),  T1cos45+T1sin45sin60×cos60=250
  or T12+T12×13=250 or T1=224.4 N
and  T2=T1sin45sin60=224.4×(12)(32)=183.01 N
Consider the equilibrium of point  :
   Fx=0; or T2sin60+T3sin30T4=0 ….(i)
and    Fy=0; or T2cos30T2cos30200=0….(ii)

From (ii),  T3cos30183.01×12200=0
or  T3=336.60 N
From equation (i),  T4=255.81 N

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