Hello, I am in desperate need to solve this problem involving different tensions

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving an object hanging from two strings at different angles, with a specified weight. Participants are exploring the concept of tension in the strings and the conditions for static equilibrium.

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  • Some participants discuss using the weight of the object and the angles of the strings to determine the tension, suggesting the use of force components. Others question the appropriateness of the question being in the forum, emphasizing the need for the original poster to show their attempts at solving the problem.

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The conversation is ongoing, with some participants providing guidance on the nature of the problem, indicating it is a statics problem, while others reiterate the forum's rules regarding homework help. There is a lack of explicit consensus on how to proceed, but the discussion is focused on understanding the forces involved.

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ok, and object is hanging on two strings. The object weights 20 kg and the angle of the two strings are different, one of them is 60 and the other one is 70. There are no other forces in it. I need to figure out the tension of each string.

Please help me
 
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I'm not completely sure of this, so take what I say with a pinch (handful, even) of salt.

The system is at rest, so to find the tension it's going to be the weight that the string is holding. To find that i would be using rectangular components of a force, taking the weight of the object as the vertical component and the 70 and 60's as the angles.
 
This question should be in the homework section and you need to show your attempt at the solution before anyone can help you.
 
this isint homework... I am in 8th... I am not learning this yet... i go to this enrichment program and I am completely lost... so yeah, if you know the answer. Please help me
 
If it's work you're doing in your home it's homework :wink: - that's the literal part dealt with.

The forum rules are quite clear regarding homework/textbook questions.

You must show your attempt before anyone can give guidance. Regardless, we are not allowed to simply give the answer.
 
Mathguy197 said:
this isint homework... I am in 8th... I am not learning this yet... i go to this enrichment program and I am completely lost... so yeah, if you know the answer. Please help me
Nevertheless, as Jared indicated, it is homework, and those doing homework are expected to demonstrate effort and show work.

If the mass is at rest, as is indicated by hanging, then this is a statics problem. One should look at the forces acting on the mass. The sum for forces must equal zero, since the mass is not moving.

In order for the sum of the forces to be zero, what must be the condition on the components of the forces in the vertical and horizontal?
 

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