A 10-Kg Sign Is Held by Two Ropes as Shown

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 10-kg sign is held by two ropes as shown in the figure. What is the tension on rope A?

• A)44 N
• B)69 N
• C)72 N
• D)88 N
• E)98 N

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