Equilibrium Problem(Tension of each cord)

durty53 · Jul 23, 2011

I have a problem..I cannot solve this one..the angles are on the side.. I don't have any idea..any answers would be much appreciated!

Doc Al · Jul 23, 2011

Indicate the forces acting. Apply the conditions for equilibrium.

durty53 · Jul 23, 2011

the weight(W) of the suspended body is 150N

Doc Al · Jul 23, 2011

durty53 said:

the weight(W) of the suspended body is 150N

OK.

Consider the forces acting at the connection point. Name them.

durty53 · Jul 23, 2011

The book said that I should find the tension in each cord if the weight(W) of the suspended body is 150N

Doc Al · Jul 23, 2011

durty53 said:

The book said that I should find the tension in each cord if the weight(W) of the suspended body is 150N

Yes. Label the cord tensions T₁ and T₂.

Since there's equilibrium, what must be the net force?

durty53 · Jul 24, 2011

Doc Al said:

Yes. Label the cord tensions T₁ and T₂.

Since there's equilibrium, what must be the net force?

the net force must be zero

Doc Al · Jul 24, 2011

durty53 said:

the net force must be zero

Good!

Now express that mathematically. Write equations for the vertical and horizontal force components.

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