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Determine the design angle θ in degrees for connecting member A to the plate if the resultant force is to be directed vertically upward. Also, what is the magnitude of the resultant?  (FA=500 N ;  FB=400 N)  

Choose the correct SI form for

In the figure below, the law of cosines can be used to find the magnitude of the resultant force vector FR = F1+ F2 ;  where magnitude is FR = [F12+F22−2 F1 F2 cosθ]0.5. What is the angle θ in this expression? (Answer is in degrees)  

How many significant figures does the number 0.010020 have?

Which of the following responds to the initial stimulus to maintain homeostasis?

The stomach is an example of which organizational level?

The incubation period for AIDS is?

An Insurance company owns $150 million of floating-rate bonds yielding LIBOR plus 1 percent. These loans are financed with $150 million of fixed rate guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) costing 10%. A Finance company has $150 million in auto loans with a fixed rate of 14%. These loans are financed with $150 million in CDs at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 4%. A. What is the risk exposure of the Insurance Company? B. What is the risk exposure of the Finance Company? C. What would be the cash flows of each company if they enter into a SWAP? D. Why are Interest Rates Swaps better to manage Interest Rate Risk than Duration Matching Strategy?  

How many days are you allowed to miss in this course?

To determine the magnitude of the projected component of the force along line BC, the following formula is used:                 Aa=A⋅ ua What is the correct expression of ua  in this case?