Question

A 160-kg utility pole extends 12 m above the ground. A horizontal force of 250 N acts at its top and the pole is held in the vertical position by

a cable, as shown in Figure A2.14. a. Draw a free-body (or force) diagram for the pole. b. Determine the tension in the cable. c. What are the reaction forces exerted at the lower end of the pole by the ground?

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