Find tension and angle from second rope

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a rope system involving two tensions, T1 and T2, with given variables including T1, its angle, and the mass of a man. The user has identified the vertical components of tension (t1y and t2y) and the gravitational force (mg) but struggles to find the force in tension T2. The conversation emphasizes the need for a clear mathematical representation of the forces involved, particularly the x and y components of the tensions.

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Hi, I am having a seemingly hard time trying to find the tension in this rope. I've looked everywhere for a problem with these given variables but I found none. Here we are given: T1, T1 angle, mass of man and that is all. I included the picture here.

The Attempt at a Solution


I found, t1y, which is the same as t2y, and mg, but given this information, I can't discover the force in tension 2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I included a picture of the problem.
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JustinP88 said:
Hi, I am having a seemingly hard time trying to find the tension in this rope. I've looked everywhere for a problem with these given variables but I found none. Here we are given: T1, T1 angle, mass of man and that is all. I included the picture here.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I found, t1y, which is the same as t2y, and mg, but given this information, I can't discover the force in tension 2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I included a picture of the problem.

What are t1 and t2? What do you mean with "I found, t1y, which is the same as t2y, and mg"? Write it mathematically.
And what about the x components of the tensions?
 
You are taking y as vertical yes? So how do you get that T1y=T2y?
 

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