A hinged metal boom arm (mass 58 kg) is holding a weight at the end of the arm (see below). A cable is attached to that end of the boom; the other end of the cable is attached to a wall. This cable makes a 45 degree angle with the horizontal and the boom is tilted upward at a 20 degree angle. What is the maximum mass (in kg) for the hanging weight if the tension in the cable

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A hinged metal boom arm (mass 58 kg) is holding a weight at the end of the arm (see below). A cable is attached to that end of the boom; the other end of the cable is attached to a wall. This cable makes a 45 degree angle with the horizontal and the boom is tilted upward at a 20 degree angle.

What is the maximum mass (in kg) for the hanging weight if the tension in the cable is not to exceed 1,868 Newtons?

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