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The flowerpot of mass M is suspended from three wires

The flowerpot of mass M is suspended from three wires

The flowerpot of mass M is suspended from three wires and supported by the hooks at B and C. Determine the tension in AB and AC for equilibrium.
Given:
M = 20 kg
l1 = 3.5 m
l2 = 2 m
l3 = 4 m
l4 = 0.5 m
g = 9.81m/s2

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