The post given in the figure below is to be pulled out of the ground using two ropes A and B. Rope A is subjected to force F1=600lb and is directed at angle θ1=60 from the horizontal. If the resultant force acting on the post is to be Fr=1200lb , vertically upward, determine the force T in rope B.

A 794.59 lb

B 743.59 lb

C 692.82 lb

D 843.60 lb

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

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