a load W= 6000N is supported by two ropes one of which makes an angle of 50 degrees with the horizontal while the other rope makes an angle of 60 degrees with the vertical. calculate the force exerted by each rope so as to provide equilibrium. calculate the resultant, and resultant angle

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a load W= 6000N is supported by two ropes one of which makes an angle of 50 degrees with the horizontal while the other rope makes an angle of 60 degrees with the vertical. calculate the force exerted by each rope so as to provide equilibrium. calculate the resultant, and resultant angle

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