Statics : Force on Equilibrium Problem

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The problem involves three identical cylinders, each weighing 80.2 units, tied together on a smooth horizontal surface, requiring the determination of the minimum tension in the wire connecting them. The cylinders form an equilateral triangle with angles of 60 degrees. To solve the problem, a free body diagram (FBD) is essential to analyze the forces acting on the system. The professor indicated that the minimum tension will be between 20 and 30 units. Participants are encouraged to show their attempts to receive assistance in finding the solution.
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Homework Statement



Three (3) Identical Cylinders each weighing 80.2 were tied together by a wire and was placed on a smooth horizontal surface as shown determine minimum tension acting on the wire.

hint: the answer 20 < Tension < 30

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Homework Equations



\sumMo = 0
\sumFx = 0
\sumFy = 0

The Attempt at a Solution



First I noticed that the 3 cylinders are were tied together so the distance from the Center of AB , AC , CB are equal and it forms an equilateral triangle so it forms an angle of 60degree
and after this i don't know how to do my FBD or what principle will i use to find the minimum tension acting on the system.
and my professor said that 20 < minimum tension < 30
help guys this problem can be the problem on my quiz later :(
 
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What you need is the FBD. Try something and post it here. If you don't show your attempt, nobody will try to help.
You are on the right track with the angles. Now do the FBD
 
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