How to Draw a Force Diagram for an Object Suspended by Strings?

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Homework Statement



An object with a mass of 5 kg is suspended between 2 strings which sags at an angle of 52° Below horizontal on either sides. Draw a force diagram.

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SammyS said:
What is 90 - 42 ?

I meant to put 52° so 90 - 42 would be 38°. I was wondering if my force diagram was correct.