Problem: Three ropes, each with a tension of 2 kN, are tied to the same point of a tree trunk. Their directions are given by \((\theta, \phi) = (20^\circ, 100^\circ)\), \((80^\circ, 95^\circ)\) and \((140^\circ, 105^\circ)\). Find the resultant pull on the trunk.

Pulling a Tree Three Ways
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