A 120 N Traffic Light Is Located at the Midpoint $30^{\circ}$

question 57

Multiple Choice

A 120 N traffic light is located at the midpoint of a cable between two poles.The cable makes and angle of $30^{\circ}$ to the horizontal at each pole.What is the tension in the cable?

• A) 60.0 N
• B) 90.0 N
• C) 140 N
• D) 110 N
• E) 120 N

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