To solve for θ and T, we resolve the forces vertically and horizontally.
Vertically:
\(T \sin \theta + 120 \sin 45^{\circ} = 15g\)
Horizontally:
\(T \cos \theta = 120 \cos 45^{\circ}\)
Using the vertical equation:
\(T \sin \theta = 15g - 120 \sin 45^{\circ}\)
Using the horizontal equation:
\(T = \frac{120 \cos 45^{\circ}}{\cos \theta}\)
Substitute for \(T\) in the vertical equation:
\(\frac{120 \cos 45^{\circ}}{\cos \theta} \sin \theta = 15g - 120 \sin 45^{\circ}\)
Using trigonometric identities and solving for \(\theta\):
\(\tan \theta = \frac{15g - 120 \sin 45^{\circ}}{120 \cos 45^{\circ}}\)
Calculate \(\theta\):
\(\theta = 37.5^{\circ}\)
Substitute \(\theta\) back to find \(T\):
\(T = \sqrt{(15g \sin \theta)^2 + (120 \cos 45^{\circ})^2}\)
Calculate \(T\):
\(T = 107 \text{ N}\)