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Homework Statement
2 cables are tied together at C as shown. Determine the tension in AC and BC.
(ans: 120.1N, 156.3N)
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
tan-1 4/5 = 38.66
tan-1 4/3 = 53.13
100/tan 38.66 = ACx
ACx = 124.99
AC = sqrt(124.99^2 + 100^2)
AC = 160 (wrong)