A 350 kg couch is suspended from two chains that form 60 degree angles with a horizontal ceiling. How much weight does each chain support?

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A 350 kg couch is suspended from two chains that form 60 degree angles with a horizontal ceiling. How
much weight does each chain support?

d = 8î + 4ĵ – 8k
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b = -î – 2j + k
Transcribed Image Text:d = 8î + 4ĵ – 8k - b = -î – 2j + k
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