Principle of triangle of forces

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Homework Statement


A body of mass 700g hangs from the end of a long wire fixed to a high tree. A horizontal string attached to the body pulls it until the wire is at 30 degrees to the vertical.Find the tensions in the both the string and the wire


Homework Equations


Sine rule


The Attempt at a Solution


I know what to do but i need the interpretation of the diagram :D
 
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Homework Statement


A body of mass 700g hangs from the end of a long wire fixed to a high tree. A horizontal string attached to the body pulls it until the wire is at 30 degrees to the vertical.Find the tensions in the both the string and the wire

Homework Equations


Sine rule

The Attempt at a Solution


I know what to do but i need the interpretation of the diagram :D
The mass is held in place by two things: (1) a horizontal string, and (2) a wire that is at 30 degrees from vertical.