Translatoral equlibrium question

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The discussion centers on solving a physics problem involving a sphere of mass 3.0 x 10-4 kg suspended by a cord at an angle of 37° due to a horizontal wind force. The weight of the sphere is calculated as 2.94 x 10-3 N, and the participant correctly identifies the equilibrium conditions, using trigonometric relations to find the wind force (Fw) and the tension (T) in the cord. The vector notation applied is accurate, confirming that the forces balance according to the equation: ∑F = 0.

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Hi I just wanted to verify my process for solving this question:

4. A sphere of mass 3.0 x 10-4 kg is suspended from a cord. A steady horizontal breeze pushes the sphere so that the cord makes an angle of 37° with the vertical when at rest. Find (a) the magnitude of that push and (b) the tension in the cord.

Ok, first of all, I made a diagram to visualize the forces working on the sphere.

To get the Force magnitude of the wind (Fw), I started with the weight of the sphere ( 2.94x10^(-3) N ) and since the sphere is in equlibrium, then the vector Tj is the same as the weight.
Then I used the trig relation Tan(37) = Tj/Ti, solved for Ti and again since it's in equlibrium in the i (x) axis, Ti = (Fw)
For the tension of the cord, I simply used T = (T Cos(37))i

Did I managed to do it correctly or did I completely veered off? Also, did I used the correct vector notation?
 
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Ok let me help you:
[tex]\vec{T} + m \vec{g} + \vec{F}_{wind} = \vec{0}[/tex]
right? so
[tex]- T \sin (37^o) \vec{i} + T \cos (37^o) \vec{j} - mg \vec{j} + F_{wind} \vec{i} = \vec{0}[/tex]
 

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