1. Jul 23, 2011 #1

   durty53

   

   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!

    

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3. Jul 23, 2011 #2

   Doc Al

   

   Staff: Mentor

   Indicate the forces acting. Apply the conditions for equilibrium.

    

   Doc Al, Jul 23, 2011
4. Jul 23, 2011 #3

   durty53

   

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

    

   durty53, Jul 23, 2011
5. Jul 23, 2011 #4

   Doc Al

   

   Staff: Mentor

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

    

   Doc Al, Jul 23, 2011
6. Jul 23, 2011 #5

   durty53

   

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

    

   durty53, Jul 23, 2011
7. Jul 23, 2011 #6

   Doc Al

   

   Staff: Mentor

   Yes. Label the cord tensions T₁ and T₂.
   
   Since there's equilibrium, what must be the net force?

    

   Doc Al, Jul 23, 2011
8. Jul 24, 2011 #7

   durty53

   

   
   the net force must be zero

    

   durty53, Jul 24, 2011
9. Jul 24, 2011 #8

   Doc Al

   

   Staff: Mentor

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

    

   Doc Al, Jul 24, 2011

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