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jenjen26
Jan 1, 2007, 02:02 PM
find the tension in wires A and B supportining the traffic light. The traffic light weighs 294newtons.


A= 37.0.0 degrees
B= 53.0 degrees

Capuchin
Jan 1, 2007, 02:14 PM
If you draw a diagram, I hope you can plainly see that

Ta = 294 cos(37) N

Exercise for the reader : find Tb (it's easy)

If you need further explanation, just ask :)