Question: The post is to be pulled out of the ground using two ropes A and B. Rope A is subjected to force F1 and is

The post is to be pulled out of the ground using two ropes A and B. Rope A is subjected to force F1 and is directed at angle θ1 from the horizontal. If the resultant force acting on the post is to be FR, vertically upward, determine the force T in rope B and the corresponding angle θ.

Given:
FR = 1200 lb
F1 = 600 lb
θ1 = 60 deg

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