Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 2
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Chapter 5, Problem 18P
A bag of cement whose weight is Fg hangs in equilibrium from three wires as shown in Figure P5.18. Two of the wires make angles θ1 and θ2 with the horizontal. Assuming the system is in equilibrium, show that the tension in the left-hand wire is
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