Finding tension force and and components of a uniform boom

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Homework Statement



A 1200-N uniform boom at ∅=55° to the horizontal is supported by a cable at an angle θ=25.0° to the horizontal. The boom is pivoted at the bottom and an object of weight 2 000 N hangs from its top.
Find (a) the tension in the support cable and (b) the horizontal and vertical components of the reaction force exerted by the pivot boom.

Homework Equations



[itex]\tau[/itex]=Fd
ƩF[itex]_{}x[/itex]=0
ƩF[itex]_{}y[/itex]=0

The Attempt at a Solution



What I did was start by drawing a diagram of the picture but I don't know how to draw in the force. Your help is appreciated!
 
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hi kurispice! welcome to pf! :smile:
kurispice said:
A 1200-N uniform boom at ∅=55° to the horizontal is supported by a cable at an angle θ=25.0° to the horizontal. The boom is pivoted at the bottom and an object of weight 2 000 N hangs from its top.
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… I don't know how to draw in the force.

"cable" (like "rope" or "string", but unlike "beam" "boom" etc) means that the force must be along the cable :wink: