A block of weight W is suspended by two cords, AC and BC, shown, and forces P (in the x direc) and Q (in the z dires) are exerted at C. Find the weight W of the block, and the fensions TAC and TBC in the two cords.

A block of weight W is suspended by two cords, AC and BC, shown, and forces P (in the x direc) and Q (in the z dires) are exerted at C. Find the weight W of the block, and the fensions TAC and TBC in the two cords.

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A block of weight W is suspended by two cords, AC and BC,
shown, and forces P (in the x direc) and Q (in the z direc) are
exerted at C. Find the weight W of the block, and the fensions TAC
and Ter in the two cords.
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