A Traffic Light Weighing 15 Pounds Is Suspended by Two

Multiple Choice

A traffic light weighing 15 pounds is suspended by two cables (see figure) .Find the tension in each cable if θ₁ = 40° and θ₂ = 35°.Approximate the answers to one decimal place. ​ ​

A) ​​T_L = 12.7 lb; TR = 12.7 lb
B) ​T_L = 11.9 lb; TR = 11.9 lb
C) ​T_L = 11.9 lb; TR = 12.7 lb
D) T_L = 12.7 lb; TR = 11.9 lb
E) ​​T_L = 13.7 lb; TR = 12.9 lb