Sphere A weighs 275 lb and Shere B weighs 205 lb. Assume all surfaces are frictionless. What is the tension in the cable and what is the angle θ (the system is in equilibrium)?

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Sphere A weighs 275 lb and Shere B weighs 205 lb. 

Assume all surfaces are frictionless.

What is the tension in the cable and what is the angle θ (the system is in equilibrium)?

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