In the figure the tension in the diagonal string is $60\,N$.

Find the magnitude of the horizontal force $\overline{ F }_1$ and $\overline{ F }_2$ that must be applied to hold the system in the position shown.

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  • A

    $\frac{60}{\sqrt{2}}\,N$

  • B

    $\frac{60}{\sqrt{3}}\,N$

  • C

    $\frac{20}{\sqrt{2}}\,N$

  • D

    $\frac{40}{\sqrt{2}}\,N$

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