How Do You Calculate Tension in Wires Hanging a Composite Shaped Plate?

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To calculate the tension in wires supporting a composite shaped plate, first determine the center of gravity or centroid of the shape. Once the centroid is established, apply the principles of static equilibrium, ensuring that the sum of all forces and torques acting on the plate equals zero. The mass per unit area of the shape is crucial for calculating the weight, which contributes to the tension in the wires. Analyze the forces in each wire based on their angles and the total weight of the plate. This approach will yield the required tension forces in the supporting wires.
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Hey, I'm wondering if anyone could possibly explain to me how to find the tension forces present in a problem consisting of: A composite shaped plate, being hung by two wires. First the problem asks to determine the center of gravity/centroid of the shape, then to determine the Tension forces in the wires hanging the shape. I know how to find the center of gravity just fine. The only other given information in the problem is the mass per unit area of the shape. Any help would be great, thanks.
 
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Have you tried treating this as a standard static equilibrium problem where the sum of all the forces and torques is zero?
 

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