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Homework Statement
I found that the steel plate weighs 23.1 kN from using the volume and density of steel. The length of L1=3.2m, L2= 3.9m. The angle on the left, theta, equals 94.4 degrees and alpha equals 54.9 degrees. I am just confused on how to find the tension in the cables. If someone could point me in the right direction. I have to find stress and bearing stress but I can easily do that, the tensions are just confusing to me
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Homework Equations
F=mg
The Attempt at a Solution
I found the weight of the steel plate from the volume and density of steel (in statement). I am sure this is simple, but the 94.4 degrees is what's weird to me since I'm use to dealing with right triangles...