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9 October, 00:23

A street lamp weighs 200 newtons and is supported equally by two wires that form an angle of 120° with each other. What is the tensional force in each of these wires?

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  1. 9 October, 00:45
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    The tensional force on each of the wires us 115 N

    Explanation:

    Sori i cant sketch diagram bcoz of my phone

    then use sine rule

    200/sin120 = T1/sin30 = T2/sin30

    T1 = T2 = (200*sin30) / sin120

    T1 = T2 = 115 N
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