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Homework Statement
A ball weighing 590-N is shown suspended from a system of cords. What are the tensions in the horizontal and angled cords?
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[tex]T_{50}=___[/tex]
[tex]T_{90}=___[/tex]
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
[tex]T_{1}cos(90)-T_{2}cos(50)=590[/tex]
This problem is confusing me because of the 90 degree angle.
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