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munchy35
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Homework Statement
A package of mass m hangs from a short cord that is tied to the wall via cord 1 and to the ceiling via cord 2. Cord 1 is at angle 40 degrees with the horizontal; cord 2 is at angle, theta.
a) for what value of theta is the tension in cord 2 minimized?
b)in terms of mg, what is the minimum tension in cord 2?
(here's the link of the problem with the picture http://www.unc.edu/~rowan/phys26/P26recit/p26-12-b.htm )
I know I have to figure out the force diagram first. I'm just having trouble with where to start.
I'm not asking for the solution, i just need some direction,