### Problem Description:A wrecking ball is suspended below two cables, each at an angle with the horizontal. The left cable has tension \( T1 \) and forms an angle \( α \) of 42 degrees with the horizontal. The right cable has tension \( T2 \) and forms an angle \( β \) of 26 degrees with the horizontal. The wrecking ball has a mass of 120 kg.**Objective:**Find the magnitude of tension \( T1 \).### Detailed Diagram Explanation:The diagram illustrates a rectangular structure from which a wrecking ball is suspended. Two cables attach the wrecking ball to the rectangular structure, one on the left and one on the right. - The left cable makes an angle \( \alpha \) of 42 degrees with the horizontal and has a tension represented by \( \overrightarrow{T1} \).- The right cable makes an angle \( \beta \) of 26 degrees with the horizontal and has a tension represented by \( \overrightarrow{T2} \).### Key Elements in the Diagram:1. **Rectangular Structure:** - The point of attachment for both cables.2. **Cables:** - Left Cable (\( \overrightarrow{T1} \)) forms an angle \( \alpha \) (42 degrees) with the horizontal. - Right Cable (\( \overrightarrow{T2} \)) forms an angle \( \beta \) (26 degrees) with the horizontal.3. **Wrecking Ball:** - Mass of 120 kg.### Required Calculation:To find the magnitude of tension \( T1 \):1. **Identify Forces:** - The gravitational force acting downward on the wrecking ball: \( F_g = m \cdot g \), where \( m \) is 120 kg and \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²). \[ F_g = 120 \, \text{kg} \times 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 1176 \, \text{N} \]2. **Establish Equilibrium Conditions:** - For horizontal components: \(\sum F_x = T1 \cos(\alpha) - T2 \cos(\beta) = 0\) - For vertical components: \(\sum F_y = T

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A wracking ball is suspended below two cables each at an angle with the horizontal. The left cable has tension T1 and angle 42 degrees with the horizontal. The right cable has tension T2 and angle 26 degrees with the horizontal. The Wracking ball has mass 120 kg. Find the magnitude of tension T1.

A wracking ball is suspended below two cables each at an angle with the horizontal. The left cable has tension T1 and angle 42 degrees with the horizontal. The right cable has tension T2 and angle 26 degrees with the horizontal. The Wracking ball has mass 120 kg. Find the magnitude of tension T1.

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