Finding Angles 1 & 2 in Fig. 4-51

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The discussion focuses on determining angles '1 and '2 in Fig. 4-51, specifically under the condition that all weights are at rest. The participants confirm the correctness of the diagrams provided for solving the problem. The key conclusion is that since the system is at rest, all forces acting in opposite directions must be equal, which is essential for calculating the angles accurately.

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Find the angles '1 and '2 in Fig. 4–51 if all the weights
are at rest.

Solution: The picture is on the paint document... I also drew some diagrams to help solve the problem.. I wanted to know if the diagrams were correct? Anyways as I proceed to solve for angle 1 and 2 it is hard because I don't know how to pull all the information together...
 

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i think your diagrams are correct. Now system is at rest so all the forces acting in opposite directions are equal.
 

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