Solving Static Problem: Help Needed

[phys1618]

static problem..please Help

Homework Statement

a horizontal bar that is sticking straight out from the side of a building has a cable attached at its end. if the tension in the cable is 2400 N when it is supporting a sign that weighs 300N, what force is the bar exerting on the sign and what is the angle between the cable and the building

Homework Equations

a2 + b2 = c2
cos theta= adj/hyp
sin theta= opp/hyp
tan theta= opp/adj

The Attempt at a Solution

for the force of the bar exerting on the sign I have 2381.18N by using the a2 + b2= c2 equation.
I'm not sure which degree angle is it really asking for in my diagram. I think its the 82.82 degrees.
I know one of the degrees is a right angle, which is 90 degrees.
However, for the second question is my answer correct?? or is it askin for the other degrees?? which is 7.2 degrees.

Thank you for all help!

 

[PhanthomJay]

Homework Statement

a horizontal bar that is sticking straight out from the side of a building has a cable attached at its end. if the tension in the cable is 2400 N when it is supporting a sign that weighs 300N, what force is the bar exerting on the sign and what is the angle between the cable and the building

Homework Equations

a2 + b2 = c2
cos theta= adj/hyp
sin theta= opp/hyp
tan theta= opp/adj

The Attempt at a Solution

for the force of the bar exerting on the sign I have 2381.18N by using the a2 + b2= c2 equation.
I'm not sure which degree angle is it really asking for in my diagram. I think its the 82.82 degrees.
I know one of the degrees is a right angle, which is 90 degrees.
However, for the second question is my answer correct?? or is it askin for the other degrees?? which is 7.2 degrees.

Thank you for all help!

Yep, looks good; it is asking for the angle between the cable and building, which is the 82.8 degrees. Draw a quick sketch; the 7.2 degrees is the angle between the cable and bar.

 

[phys1618]

thank you thank you