Need to prove my teacher wrong on this test question

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a 1.50 kg wine bottle in a rack angled at 30 degrees, requiring the calculation of forces F1 and F2. The original poster believes their teacher's values of F1=25.46 Newtons and F2=29.4 Newtons are incorrect and seeks to prove this. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the problem and correcting one's approach rather than simply trying to prove someone wrong. The conversation highlights the need for a constructive attitude towards learning and problem-solving in physics. Ultimately, the focus should be on grasping the concepts rather than challenging authority.
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2. A 1.50 kg bottle of wine sits in a wine rack as pictured below. The sides of the rack form an angle of 30 degrees. Find the force exerted by the wine bottle on each side of the rack. what is F1 and F2?
 

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my teacher says that F1=25.46 Netowns and F2= 29.4 Newtons
 
We don't provide answers or solutions, you need to show your own working and explain why you think your teacher is wrong.
 
I agree with your teacher and I disagree with your attitude.

"I need to prove my teacher wrong." Really, how about trying:

"How am I doing this wrong? What do I need to do to fix my mistake?"
 

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