(Solved): Calculate the tension in the horizontal support cable.2. Calculate the x component of the force of t ...

A derrick is a machine used for lifting and moving heavy loads. The derrick shown consists of a stationary vertical tower and a movable lever called a "boom". The boom lever is uniform with a length of 7.15 meters and a mass of 36.3 kilograms. The boom is supported by a hinge at the base of the tower, and a horizontal cable of length 5.07 meters $(x)$. The vertical distance between the hinge and the support cable is 3.53 meters (y). A load of 17.1 kilograms is held in place by a vertical cable suspended from the end of the boom.