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In the mentioned Fig. the cables are at an angle of 3030^{\circ} to the horizontal direction. How large are the forces F1\mathrm{F}_1 and F2\mathrm{F}_2 they exert on the traffic light if its weight is "w"?

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Given details are:

Angle between the cables (θ)=30Weight of traffic light=w\begin{aligned} \text{Angle between the cables $(\theta)$}&=30^\circ\\ \text{Weight of traffic light}&=w \end{aligned}

We have to calculate the forces F1F_{1} and F2F_{2} exerted on the traffic light. It can be calulated using the equilibrium condition in the system.

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