an electric sign weighing 200 newtons is supported by two slanting cables. each cable is attached to the same point of the sign and makes a 45 degree angle with the horizontal. what is the component of the force exerted by the sign along each of its cables?

Answer 1

if the cables are at the center of the sign, assume each one carries 100N due to symettry.

Sin45=100/Tension
solve for tension.