A block having a mass of m = 12.5 kg is suspended via two cables as shown in the figure. The angles shown in the figure are as follows: α = 18° and β = 29°.
Solve for the numeric value of T1, in newtons.
T1 = (m*g*sin(α))/sin(β)
T1 = (12.5 kg * 9.8 m/s2 * sin(18°))/sin(29°)
T1 = 97.3 N