Possible new formula for simple tension problems

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A quick shortcut for problems that involve a weight (W) hanging from two cables with tensions T1 and T2 and angles A and B.

Probably not that useful.
Probably already known.

But just in case here it is:


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The following is the proof which also shows how much time one might save:


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Hello Soenhay and welcome to Physics Forums.

That's a neat little formula, I don't think I've seen it put that way before so keep at it you never know what you might come up with next.

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