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Okay, thanks so much! I'll try that now.

How do I use torque without knowing the distance in this formula? torque=F times distance Also, how do I draw a diagram for each part of the problem?

Homework Statement Please see attached photos. I've been drawing and re-drawing diagrams but I'm at a loss. For part a, I've tried a right triangle using the top cable as the hypotenuse. I've tried the force equation (ƩF=ma) but I don't think that's right. I just can't get a start...

Homework Statement Please see attached photo. It is problem 54. My difficulty is that I am not sure if I marked out the correct forces in the work-force equation. Without the height, I can't find the angle. I was going to use the formula: Δx=radius (times) Δθ However, I'm not even sure this is...

Homework Statement A 1200-N uniform boom at ∅=55° to the horizontal is supported by a cable at an angle θ=25.0° to the horizontal. The boom is pivoted at the bottom and an object of weight 2 000 N hangs from its top. Find (a) the tension in the support cable and (b) the horizontal and...