The tension in the cable is equal to 323.5 N.
What is the tension in the cable?
The tension, T in the cable is determined by taking moments about the pivot marked X.
The angles of the boom and the cable with the horizontal are first calculated.
Angle of the boom with horizontal, θ = tan⁻¹(5/10) = 26.56°
The angle of cable with horizontal, B = tan⁻¹(4/10) = 21.80
Taking moments about the pivot:
175.5 * cos 26.56 + 94.7 * cos 26.56 * 0.5 = T (sin(26.56 + 21.80) * 1
Tension = 241.68/0.747
Tension = 323.5 N
In conclusion, the tension in the cable helps to suspend the crate.
Learn more about tension at: https://brainly.com/question/24994188
#SPJ1