tensions in the ropes

sully24

A ball is hanging from two ropes conjoining into one.One leads horizontally to the left and the other up at a 30 degree angle from the ceiling.

The ball weighs 8.0N
what are the tensions on T1 and T2?

How can i start on this?

teknodude

Start of with a free body diagram. Always draw a free body diagram with these types of problems. Then identify all the forcecs. Then sum up the forces in the x and y directions.

Werg22

Well, tension is equal to the force that is applied. So if the object stands in a position of rest you know the sum of some component is zero. Ask yourself the question; in what direction those components act and how can you calculate them.

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sully24	tensions in the ropes Tweet A ball is hanging from two ropes conjoining into one.One leads horizontally to the left and the other up at a 30 degree angle from the ceiling. The ball weighs 8.0N what are the tensions on T1 and T2? How can i start on this?

teknodude	Start of with a free body diagram. Always draw a free body diagram with these types of problems. Then identify all the forcecs. Then sum up the forces in the x and y directions.

Werg22	Well, tension is equal to the force that is applied. So if the object stands in a position of rest you know the sum of some component is zero. Ask yourself the question; in what direction those components act and how can you calculate them.