y
(0, 0, -1)
T2
T6
x
(0, 0, 1)
100 lb
T5
z
(10, 0, -1)
(2 -5,
(2,
5 0)
T4
T3
(4, -5, 0)
50 lb
(8, -8, 0)
(10, 0, 1)
T1
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[Hint: consider equilibrium of the 50 lb weight first then equilibrium of the
100 lb weight, i.e. solve this as two separate equilibrium problems.]
It is highly recommended that you use MATLAB to solve this problem.
Do not just give the answers. Show all you work in MATLAB or
elsewhere.