Calculating mass from angles and all sides of vector triangle

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To calculate the mass of the suspended object, the tension in the fourth string can be equated to the weight of the object. Using Newton's Second Law (F = ma), the mass can be derived from the tension values. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity in the provided diagram to ensure accurate interpretation of the tensions in the strings. Proper identification of these tensions is crucial for solving the problem. Accurate calculations will lead to determining both mass and weight effectively.
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the attachment is a drawing of what was given/what i have already found the mass and weight are the only things i have to find and i can't find any equations that will help me figure this out
 

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spcmessina said:

Homework Statement


the attachment is a drawing of what was given/what i have already found the mass and weight are the only things i have to find and i can't find any equations that will help me figure this out

It appears that you have 4 strings supporting an object with some mass. It also appears you have found 4 of the 4 tensions in the 4 strings (i.e. each string has a tension). Thus the tension in the fourth string equals the weight of the suspended object. In order to find the mass of the suspended object (assuming those 4 tensions on your diagram represent the tension in the strings) use Newton's Second Law: F = ma.

EDIT: Please clarify your drawing if I've wrongly assumed the values given are the tensions in each of the 4 strings (it's hard to tell from your drawing).

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