The plastic barrel tent anchor of Problem contains 100 gallons of water. The weight of the...

The plastic barrel tent anchor of Problem contains 100 gallons of water. The weight of the empty barrel is 60 lb. Determine the force in the rope required to cause the barrel to begin to tip about point O.

Problem

A plastic barrel containing water is used as an anchor for a large tent. The rope tie anchoring the tent exerts a 120-lb pull on the barrel as shown. Determine the Vertical and horizontal components oftheforce in the tie.