ANSWER 1. The weight of the sign is 42.4 N. The tension is 30.0 N and the angle is 45 degrees.

Thus, sine (45 degrees) = (Fvert) / (30.0 N). The proper use of algebra leads to the equation: Fvert = (30.0 N) sine (45 degrees) = 21.2 N Each cable pulls upward with 21.2 N of force. Thus, the sign must weigh twice this - 42.4 N. 2. The tension is 980 Newtons. Since the mass is 50 kg, the weight is 490 N. Since there is only one "upward-pulling" cable, it must supply all the upward force. This cable pulls upwards with approximately 490 N of force. Thus, sine (30 degrees) = (490 N ) / (Ftens). Proper use of algebra leads to the equation Ftens = (490 N) / [ sine 30 (degrees) ] = 980 N. 3. The tension is 346 Newtons. Since the mass is 50.0 kg, the weight is 490 N. Each cable must pull upwards with 245 N of force. Thus, sine (45 degrees) = (245 N ) / (Ftens). Proper use of algebra leads to the equation Ftens = (245 N) / [sine (45 degrees)] = 346 N 4. The tension 56.6 Newtons. Since the mass is 10.0 kg, the weight is 98.0 N. Each cable must pull upwards with 49.0 N of force. Thus, sine 60 (degrees) = (49.0 N) / (Ftens). Proper use of algebra leads to the equation

Ftens = (49.0 N) / [ sine 60 (degrees) ] = 56.6 N. 5. The tension 281 Newtons! Since the mass is 1 kg, the weight is 9.8 N. Each cable must pull upwards with 4.9 N of force. Thus, sine (1 degree) = (4.9 N) / (Ftens). Proper use of algebra leads to the equation Ftens = (4.9 N) / [ sine (1 degree) ] = 281 N.