A traffic light weighing 100 N hangs from a vertical cable tied to two other cables that are fastened to a support. The upper cables make angles of 37.0° and 53.0° with the horizontal. Find the tension in each of the three cables. *

A traffic light weighing 100 N hangs from a vertical cable tied to two other cables that are fastened to a support. The upper cables make angles of 37.0° and 53.0° with the horizontal. Find the tension in each of the three cables. *

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University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter6: Applications Of Newton's Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 26P: Find the tension in each of the three cables supporting the traffic light if it weighs

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