How to Find the Tension in the Rope?

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To find the tension in the rope, start by identifying the forces acting on the system and drawing a free body diagram. Use the equation F=ma to analyze the forces, considering both horizontal and vertical components. Establish equations for force balances and torques around a chosen axis. Sharing your diagram and equations can help others provide more specific guidance. The solution to the tension problem is 280N, which can be derived through these methods.
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Homework Statement
Find the tension in the rope
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F=ma
The answer is 280N but I don't have any idea hoe to get to the anseer. Atleast a hint would help.
 

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Butterfly41398 said:
Homework Statement:: Find the tension in the rope
Relevant Equations:: F=ma

The answer is 280N but I don't have any idea hoe to get to the anseer. Atleast a hint would help.
Standard methods: pick a component of the system, draw a free body diagram for it showing all the forces, then write equations representing some of the balances that exist, such as horizontal forces, vertical forces and torques about some chosen axis.

Post your diagram and equations.
 
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