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Homework Statement
Fb is the spring balance which measures the total tension in the string. So T1 + T2 = Fb
The system is at rest so a = 0.
Weight W is hanging as shown in the diagram.
T1 corresponds with angle α and T2 corresponds with angle β.
ONLY THE HORIZONTAL FORCE CONTRIBUTES TO THE AMOUNT IN FB!
Find the horizontal components of the force exerted by each string.
Homework Equations
T - mg = ma
T1x + T2x = Fb
The Attempt at a Solution
I know that Force 1*cos(α) + Force 2*cos(β) = Fb
Is Force 1 = Force 2 = W?
Or is it Force 1 = Force 2 = 2W?