# Find Tension of the wires

1. Oct 22, 2007

### shakejuhn

Ok here the problem i need to find the tension of the three wires but im very lost and don't know where to start or how to finish.

so for i got 32*98 = 313.6N
i don't know what to do next
can someone please lead me in the correct direction to solve the problem.

2. Oct 22, 2007

### malty

First thing you need to do is to resolve all the tensions into triangular forces i.e translate a vector so you can treat the three tensions as applying the triange law for vectors
$$\vec{ac}=\vec{ab}+\vec{bc}$$

3. Oct 22, 2007

### shakejuhn

ok so i have Fnet=M*a

so for the tension on the rock i have a tension and a weight
so

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so would this be the correct equation to solve for T if it is what would the acceleration be because its not give or i don't think there is anyway to find it

T1=313.6 * A

4. Oct 22, 2007

### malty

Before even attempting to solve for T you must resolve each tension into it's components. Simply applying a formula here is almost useless.
I must also apologies for not being able to understand what exactly you mean by the diagram
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A isn't given, but it's a safe bet to assume that gravity is present.