The boat shown is following figure is to be pulled on to the show using two ropes.if the resulent force is to be F1 = 80lb directed along the line aa, determine the magnitudes of the force P so that the magnitude of P is minimum.T acts at an angle θ1 = 30° from the line aa the force P will be minimum for a certain angle between P and T

A 40 lb

B 56.56 lb

C 69.3 lb

D 77.27 lb

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

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