Question: Two wires run from the top of a pole 2.6 m tall that supports a volleyball net. The two wires are anchored to the ground

Two wires run from the top of a pole 2.6 m tall that supports a volleyball net. The two wires are anchored to the ground 2.0m apart, and each is 2.0m from the pole (Fig. 9-63). The tension in each wire is 95N. What is the tension in the net, assumed horizontal and attached at the top of the pole?


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