The system in the Figure is in equilibrium. A mass M1 = 242.0 kg hangs from the end of a uniform strut which is held at an angle theta = 41.0o with respect to the horizontal. The cable supporting the strut is at angle alpha = 27.0o with respect to the horizontal. The strut has a mass of 51.2 kg.

Answer 1

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