Yes I made the sketch and I believe I have solved number 2
0=T[Lcos(theta)]-Mg[(3/4L)sin(theta)]-mg[(L/2)sin(theta)]
I still don't get number 1, do you know how to start number 1 once you have the sketch?
A planter of mass M=3kg is hung from a rod of mass m=1kg (3/4) of the way to the end. There is a horizontal wire attached to end of the rod pulling on it with tension Ft. The botom of the rod is hinged to the wall making an angle of 60 degrees with the wall. The assembly is to remain at rest...