Simultaneous Trig Equations for Tension in a Supported Bar

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The discussion focuses on solving simultaneous trigonometric equations related to tension in a supported bar using two cables at angles of 20 and 30 degrees. The equations derived are -T1sin(20) + T2sin(30) = 0 and T1cos(20) + T2cos(30) = 9800. The solution involves expressing T1 in terms of T2 and substituting it into the second equation to find the values of T1 and T2. This method simplifies the problem into a linear system, making it straightforward to solve.

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Homework Statement


I was working on a tension problem where a bar is supported by 2 cables at different angles.
I found the x and y vector components, but then got stuck at the simultaneous equations part.


Homework Equations


These are the equations i ended up with.

-T1sin(20) + T2sin(30) = 0
T1cos(20) + T2cos(30) = 9800

Not sure what to do, please help.
 
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Well it just seems like solving a simple linear system:

T1 = T2*sin(30)/sin(20)

Then just substitute that into the second equation and solve for T2. Then solve for T1.
 
haha. Yep, thanks, i saw how simple it was too late :P
 

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