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Homework Statement
The attached system is in static equilibrium, and the string in the middle is exactly horizontal.
Find:
a)tension T1
b)tension T2
c)tension T3
d)angle theta
Homework Equations
I know I need to create equations that equal zero to analyze the x and y components of force as well as torque
The Attempt at a Solution
So
Fx=T3x-T1x=0 (I think the tension in T2 is zero)
Fy=T1y + T3y-m3g-m2g=0
For the torque equation I'm using the axis of rotation as the point where T1 meets m3
torque = T2R + T3yR - m2gR
When I try to solve any of these I come across way too many unknowns to solve...can someone see if I've assessed for forces properly and show me where to go from here?
Thanks!
Homework Statement
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
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