A pole is supported by a wire which exerts a pull of 200 lb on top of the pole. If the angle between the wire ang the pole is 50°, what are the horizontal and vertical components of the pull on the pole?

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A pole is supported by a wire which exerts a pull of 200 lb on top of the pole. If the angle between the wire ang the pole is 50°, what are the horizontal and vertical components of the pull on the pole? 

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