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Based on the diagram below, what is the force in Cable B so that the traffic signal is in static equilibrium if the Weight of the traffic signal is 74 lb? 280 lb 20 W (1b)

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static equilibrium if the Weight of the traffic signal is 74 lb?
280 lb
20
W (Ib)

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