The magnitude of the force exerted by the second wire is 16.5 N.
Resultant of the forces
Apply cosine rule to determine the force on the second wire;
W² = F₁² + F₂² - 2F₁F₂ cos(θ)
where;
- W is the suspended weight
- θ is the angle between the two wires
(4.3 x 9.8)² = 31²  +  F₂²  - 2(31) F₂(cos 122)
1775.78 = 961  +  F₂²  + 32.85F₂
814.78 = F₂²  + 32.85F₂
F₂²  + 32.85F₂ - 814.78 = 0
Solve the quadratic equation using formula method;
F₂ = 16.5 N
Thus, the magnitude of the force exerted by the second wire is 16.5 N.
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