Minimum Tension for Suspended 100kg Sign - Tension and Wires

[russellmejia]

Homework Statement

A sign (m=100kg) is suspended by two wires as shown. Determine the minimum tension the wires mus be able to provide

110 DEGREES
100 kg

Diagram:
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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[tiny-tim]

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hi russellmejia! welcome to pf!

either use a vector triangle or use x and y components (separately) …

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