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    Calculating tension in a wire holding beam against wall

    Ok, sorry for this post but I *think* I've found the solution. Please do correct me if I'm wrong. So, technically: Hyp (T or Tension) = 200 / sin(30) sin(30) * T = 200 But the answer uses: T sin(30) * 0.5 = 200 * 0.5 which is the same as saying sin(30) * T = 200 Thanks & Best Regards...
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    Calculating tension in a wire holding beam against wall

    Hi, this is my first forum post - sorry if I'm in the wrong place, or I've done something wrong! Homework Statement Here goes: There is a beam of 0.5m length hinged to a wall at a right angle with 200N mass at the end of the beam. This is supported by a wire T at angle 30°. The question asks...