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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in three cables supporting a 162.4-N bird feeder. The tensions were determined to be 140 N for the left cable, 80 N for the right cable, and 162.4 N for the bottom cable. The solution is based on the principle that the net force acting on the bird feeder is zero, requiring the analysis of each component force.

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"Find the tension in each cable" Physics Problem -- Please Help

1. A 162.4-N bird feeder is supported by three cables as shown in the figure below. Find the tension in each cable.

Left cable: __140__ N
Right cable: __80__ N
Bottom cable: __162.4__ N
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The question states that the bird feeder is supported by the three cables. This implies that the net force is zero. Hence find expressions for each component force and continue from there.
 

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