Can you tell me where and why am I going wrong?

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The discussion centers on the analysis of forces and torques in a physics problem involving tension forces T1 and T2, with specific angles and weights. The user calculated T1 as 8.26 N, T2 as 3.67 N, and F as 5.31 N, but these values differ from the expected results. The error stems from the omission of the torque contribution from T1*cos50 when balancing torques. Correcting this oversight is essential to achieve the accurate tension values.

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Homework Statement



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T2 + T1 sin 50 = 10 I first balanced vertical forces
T1 cos 50 = F And then I balanced the horizontal forces
.15 T2 +.075 F = .15 T1 sin 50 And balancing torques...
.15 (10 - .766 T1) + .075 * .643 * T1 = .15 * .766 T1 I substituted this into torque equation
T1 = 8.26 N
T2 = 3.67 N
F = 5.31 N
Check: 3.67 + 8.26 * .766 = 10
But they are very different from the real answer. What is wrong? And how can T1 be 11.2 N?
T2 would have to be directed downwards to balance the 10N weight of the picture, I think.
 
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While taking clockwise torque, you have taken torque due to T2 and F. There is one more contribution to this torque. That is due to T1*cos50.
 

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