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So should it be 3600 sin 48 (L/2)?

1. Homework Statement A wrecking ball (weight = 4800 N) is supported by a boom, which may be assumed to be uniform and has a weight of 3600 N. A support cable runs from the top of the boom to the tractor. The angle between the support cable and the horizontal is 32, and the angle between the...

My physics teacher gave us a set of bonus problems over break and I cannot figure this one out. I got an answer but I do not think it is right. If anyone knows how to do this, could you please help me out. Thank you very much

Homework Statement A wrecking ball (weight = 4800 N) is supported by a boom, which may be assumed to be uniform and has a weight of 3600 N. A support cable runs from the top of the boom to the tractor. The angle between the support cable and the horizontal is 32, and the angle between the...