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the cables are at an angle of 48.5 ° to the horizontal directions.How large is the force F1 exet on the trafic light if its mass 2.80 Kg

 

 Mar 11, 2016
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If F1 and F2 are at the same angle then they must have the same magnitude to prevent any horizontal movement.

 

The vertical components of force require that 2F1*sin(48.5) = 9.8*2.8

 

or:  F1 = 9.8*2.8/(2sin(48.5))

 

Can you take it from here?

 Mar 11, 2016

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