Answer:
12
Explanation:
5 • 3 = 15
3 • 3 = 9
4 • 3 = 12
The largest tensile force that can be applied to the cables given a rod with diameter 1.5 is 2013.15lb
<h3>The static equilibrium is given as:</h3>
F = P (Normal force)
Formula for moment at section
M = P(4 + 1.5/2)
= 4.75p
Solve for the cross sectional area
Area = 
d = 1.5

= 1.767 inches²
<h3>Solve for inertia</h3>

= 0.2485inches⁴
Solve for the tensile force from here

30x10³ = 
30000 = 14.902 p
divide through by 14.902
2013.15 = P
The largest tensile force that can be applied to the cables given a rod with diameter 1.5 is 2013.15lb
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