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Problem: A guy rope runs from the top of a 6 m pole, A (0, 6) m, to an anchor B (\(b\), 0) on the ground. The rope tension is 1.5 kN. Find the distance \(b\) for which the horizontal component of the rope force on the pole is 900 N, and the vertical component for that position.
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Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
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