How to Draw a Force Diagram for an Object Suspended by Strings?

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To draw a force diagram for a 5 kg object suspended by two strings at a 52° angle below horizontal, it is essential to identify the forces acting on the object. The weight of the object, which is 49 N (calculated using gravity), acts downward. Each string exerts a tension force at an angle of 52° from the horizontal, which must be resolved into horizontal and vertical components. The vertical components of the tension forces must balance the weight of the object, while the horizontal components must cancel each other out. Ensuring these forces are accurately represented will confirm the correctness of the force diagram.
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An object with a mass of 5 kg is suspended between 2 strings which sags at an angle of 52° Below horizontal on either sides. Draw a force diagram.

2. Attempt

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santoki said:

Homework Statement



An object with a mass of 5 kg is suspended between 2 strings which sags at an angle of 42° Below horizontal on either sides. Draw a force diagram.

2. Attempt

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What is 90 - 42 ?
 
SammyS said:
What is 90 - 42 ?

I meant to put 52° so 90 - 42 would be 38°. I was wondering if my force diagram was correct.
 

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