Find the tension in each of the cords

[darshanpatelh]

tension problem...please help!

Homework Statement

A mass of 10 kg is suspended from a ceiling by teo cords that make angles of 30 deg an 45 deg with the ceiling. Find the tension in each of the cords?

Homework Equations

something like t1 cos(30) = t2cos(45)

The Attempt at a Solution

something like t1 cos(30) = t2cos(45)
please help me with this
thankyou

 

[CaptainZappo]

What do you know about the net force in the x and y directions?

I would start by writing a sums of forces equation for the x direction and a sums of forces equation for the y direction. From here, see what you can algebraically manipulate to get what you want.

 

[rsala]

get 2 equations, sum of forces in x, sum of forces in y.

and solve for your 2 unknown tensions by system of equations