An object weighing 255 N is supported by a uniform 120 N horizontal beam as shown in the figure. The length of the beam is 2.50 m and the distance (x) is 2.05 m. Find the tension in the guy wire that is connected to the wall if the angle 0 = 55°. N

An object weighing 255 N is supported by a uniform 120 N horizontal beam as shown in the figure. The length of the beam is 2.50 m and the distance (x) is 2.05 m. Find the tension in the guy wire that is connected to the wall if the angle 0 = 55°. N

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An object weighing 255 N is supported by a uniform 120 N horizontal beam as shown in the figure. The length of the
beam is 2.50 m and the distance (x) is 2.05 m. Find the tension in the guy wire that is connected to the wall if the angle 0
= 55°.
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