Problem 5-57 Translational Equil.- D

A sign outside a hair stylist's shop is suspended by two wires. The force of gravity on the sign has a magnitude of 55.7N. If the angles between the wires and the horizontal are as shown in the figure, determine the magnitude of the tensions in the two wires.
[Ans. T1=49.9N; T2=40.8N]

Diagram of sign suspended by two wires.


No. The horizontal components of the forces must be included; they are not zero.

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