A promotional sign is held stationary by two cables

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A

25\,\text{kg}

promotional sign is held stationary by two cables. Cable A is attached to the left side of the sign and makes a

25^{\rm o}

angle above the horizontal. Cable B is attached to the right side and makes a

40^{\rm o}

angle above the horizontal. Calculate the tension in each cable.

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