Equilibrium Problem(Tension of each cord)

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The discussion revolves around an equilibrium problem involving the tension in cords supporting a suspended weight of 150N. Participants are exploring the forces acting at the connection point and the conditions for equilibrium.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss identifying the forces acting on the system and applying equilibrium conditions. There are attempts to label the tensions in the cords and express the requirement that the net force must be zero.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing guidance on labeling tensions and expressing equilibrium conditions. There is a focus on mathematical representation of the forces, but no consensus has been reached on the specific equations or methods to solve for the tensions.

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Participants are working with the assumption that the weight of the suspended body is 150N and are considering the angles involved in the setup, though specific angle measurements are not provided.

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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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Indicate the forces acting. Apply the conditions for equilibrium.
 
the weight(W) of the suspended body is 150N
 
durty53 said:
the weight(W) of the suspended body is 150N
OK.

Consider the forces acting at the connection point. Name them.
 
The book said that I should find the tension in each cord if the weight(W) of the suspended body is 150N
 
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?
 
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
 
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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