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But still -the non opposing reaction components are much higher then their "source" - the weight of the cylinder. I just wonder how can it be (and its not homework..)

I'm trying to calculate the static reaction force on cylinder supported by two rollers due to the weight of the cylinder. I found that the reaction force is inversely proportional to the Cosine of the contact angle, but what does it mean? when the contact angle is close to 90 degrees is the...