Physics

Problem

A sign of weight

200\,\text{N}

hangs at rest from two identical cables that are attached to the ceiling and make equal

30^{\circ}

angles with the horizontal. Which of the following relationships among the forces must be true for the sign to remain in equilibrium? a) Each cable must exert a tension of

115\,\text{N}

(approximately). b) Each cable must exert a tension of

200\,\text{N}

. c) Each cable must exert a tension of

100\,\text{N}

. d) Each cable must exert a tension of

400\,\text{N}

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