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12 September, 13:38

A sign that weighs 400N is hanging from two cables that form angles of 24 degrees with the horizontal. What is the tension in each cable?

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  1. 12 September, 16:21
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    Refer to the diagram shown below.

    The tension, T, in each cable is the same because of vertical symmetry.

    For vertical equilibrium,

    2T sin (24°) = 400 N

    0.8135 T = 400

    T = 491.7 N

    Answer: 491.7 N
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