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The legs of a tripod make equal angles of 90o with each other at the apex, where they join together. A 100-kg block hangs from the apex. What are the compressional forces in the three legs?

The legs of a tripod make equal angles of 90o with each other at the apex, where they join together. A 100-kg block hangs from the apex. What are the compressional forces in the three legs?

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