Mass of a suspended ball and a force

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a suspended ball subjected to a horizontal force and an angle. The original poster seeks to calculate the mass of the ball and the tension in the string, given a force value and angle.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to analyze the forces acting on the ball using a free body diagram but expresses uncertainty about how to find the mass and subsequently the tension.

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Participants have noted the absence of a diagram, which may be crucial for understanding the problem. The original poster has provided a link to the diagram in a later post, indicating a step towards clarifying the problem context.

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The original poster's inquiry is constrained by the lack of a diagram in the initial posts, which may limit the ability of others to provide effective guidance.

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Homework Statement


In the diagram above, the horizontal force, F, holds the ball steady. The value of the force is F = 9.5 N, and theta = 10°.


Calculate the mass of the ball.


What is the tension in the string?


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The Attempt at a Solution


I drew a free body diagram. The ball had 3 forces acting on it. Fg, F and Ft.
how do I find the mass? Then I'll be fine to find the tension.
 
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There's no diagram in your post.
 
howie8594 said:
There's no diagram in your post.

http://gauss.vaniercollege.qc.ca/webwork2_course_files/NYAzhang/tmp/gif/1262751-1315-setDynamics_no_friction-prob14--prob56a.gif

Sorry
 
Could someone help me please?
 

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