Tension at an angle from hanging mass

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a cable supporting a hanging mass, specifically addressing the equilibrium of forces acting on the mass. The tension (T) is suggested to be 800N, using an acceleration due to gravity of 10 m/s². Participants emphasize the importance of drawing a free body diagram to visualize the forces, including tension, weight, and the force exerted by the bar. The equilibrium condition requires that the sum of horizontal and vertical forces equals zero, guiding the determination of the direction of the bar's force.

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I apologize for my multiple recent posts, but I'm having pre-exam stress, so even the simplest things seem nearly impossible. Haha..

Homework Statement


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Note that connection point between the bar and the cable is not a pulley.


Homework Equations


F=ma


The Attempt at a Solution


The problem seems to be pretty straightforward, but would T=800N? (We use 10 m/s2 for acceleration due to gravity.) And also, what would clue me into whether the bar pushes or pulls on the ropes?

Thanks!
 
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Draw a free body diagram of the hanging mass. You should have the tension, weight, and force the bar exerts. Split the tension into horizontal and vertical components.

The mass is in equilibrium so the left/right and up/down forces must be equal that should clue you in as to what direction the bar force is exerting.

It should be pretty straight forward to solve for tension now also.
 
Sorry for the late reply, but would this be the correct way to approach this?
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