Two Ball Tension Homework: Find Tensions & Force Between Balls

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The discussion revolves around a physics homework problem involving two identical balls suspended by wires. The correct tension in the top wire is calculated to be 218N, but the user struggles with finding the tensions in the bottom wires and the force each ball exerts on the other. The angles formed by the wires and the balls are identified, with the top angle at 47.872 degrees and the bottom angles at 66.064 degrees. Attempts to calculate the tension in the diagonal strings resulted in an incorrect value of 119N, prompting a request for guidance. The user expresses urgency in understanding the solution before the assignment deadline.
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Two identical 11.1kg balls, each 28.4cm in diameter, are suspended by two 35.0cm wires as shown in the figure . The entire apparatus is supported by a single 18.0cm wire, and the surfaces of the balls are perfectly smooth.

a)Find the tension in the top wire.
b)Find the tension in each of two bottom wires.
c)How hard does each ball push on the other one?

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I found the correct answer to part a (218N) by F=mg. I am stuck on part b and c. I have found the angles to the corresponding triangle the balls and string make. The top angle is 47.872deg and the bottom two are both 66.064deg. Taking the cosine of 1/2 the top angle and dividing by the weight of a single ball is what I would've though to yield the tension in the diagonal strings, but I was wrong with 119N. Can anybody enlighten me or point me in the right direction?
 
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Yes, I actually have the same problem. Could someone help us please?
 
Even if no one responds by midnight, when this is due, I still want to know how to do this.
 

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