A traffic light weighing 16 pounds is suspended by two cables (see figure). Find the tension in each cable. Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
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where b = 28°
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A. 18.0 lb
B. 17.0 lb
C. 16.0 lb
D. 19.0 lb
E. 15.0 lb
Answer: B
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