Equilibrium in a tractive apparatus - tension and pulleys

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The discussion focuses on solving a statics problem involving tension in a pulley system. The participant determined that the tension throughout the rope is 98N and utilized the equations of equilibrium, ΣFx = 0 and ΣFy = 0, to analyze the forces. They calculated the force F(ab) as 138.6N using the cosine of 45 degrees but struggled to relate this to the other forces in the system. Ultimately, they confirmed that the tension remains constant throughout the rope, which is critical for solving the problem.

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Homework Statement


Determine the magnitude and direction (theta) of F in the diagram of

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Homework Equations


ΣFx = 0
ΣFy = 0
F = ma

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried using the sum of components but I end up with three variables and two equations. I've always had issues with figuring out tension through a pulley system. I'm hoping for some insight as to what parts of the diagram are relevant to finding F.

So far I've figured F(ab) = cos45(98N) = 138.6N but I can't figure out how to relate that to F and Fac and Fcd.

is Fcd equal to ΣFy?

This is from my statics book and my physics text isn't helping either.
Any clues are appreciated, thanks.
 
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Ok I think I got it. Someone else posted a similar problem that I didn't find before.

So tension is the same through the entire rope = 98N

Knowing that I found the x & y components of the two known angles, 45 and 75. These components have to combine with those of F to equal 0. Then I found they theta with these values.

I hope it is this simple...
 

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