The problem is perhaps a bit unclear. The forces are applied parallel to the ground. The resultant force (the sum of the 2 vectors) is given. What you have shown as T2 is actually the resultant force. You must calculate the x and y components of the resultant force. Then the x components of each of the cord forces add up to give the x comp of the resultant, and the y comp of each cord force add up to the y comp of the resultant. This will allow you to solve for the x and y comp of T2, from which you can find the mag of T2.jasonbans said:
Tension is a force that is created when an object is pulled or stretched. It is a measure of the strength of the force that is pulling or stretching the object.
Tension is measured in units of force, such as newtons or pounds. It can also be measured in units of pressure, such as pascals or pounds per square inch.
The amount of tension in an object is affected by the strength and direction of the applied force, as well as the properties of the object itself, such as its material and shape.
To determine the tension in a system, you must first identify all the forces acting on the object and their magnitudes and directions. Then, you can use Newton's laws of motion and other equations to calculate the tension.
Determining tension is important in many areas of science and engineering, as it helps us understand the behavior of objects under different forces and can be used to design and optimize structures and machines.
