Static Slope Problem: Find Downward Force at Fulcrum

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If i have a block that is d distance back from a slope, and I have cable coming out of the block (lets assume at ground level) that goes over to a fulcrum at the ledge of an incline of angle theta down to a block of mass m. What is the downward force at the fulcrum point?
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I can find the force of the string as m*g*sin(theta)
 
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I can find the force of the string as m*g*sin(theta)
 
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dhc107 said:
I can find the force of the string as m*g*sin(theta)
What are the components of this force?