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A guy wire runs from the ground to a cell tower.The wire is attached to the cell tower x=100x = 100 feet above the ground.The angle formed between the wire and the ground is 43° (see figure) .How long is the guy wire.
 A guy wire runs from the ground to a cell tower.The wire is attached to the cell tower  x = 100  feet above the ground.The angle formed between the wire and the ground is 43° (see figure) .How long is the guy wire.        A) 166.6 ft B)  146.6 ft C)  156.6 ft D)  161.6 ft E)  151.6 ft


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Vertically Applied Forces

Forces that act perpendicular to the horizontal surface, such as gravitational forces acting on a structure or component.

Compressed Condition

The state of a material or object that has been compacted or squeezed, reducing its volume and changing its density.

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The most compressed condition of a spring. Literally bounce.

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