Two Mass Three Rope Tension Problem

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The discussion focuses on solving the Two Mass Three Rope Tension Problem, specifically calculating the tensions T1 and T2. T1 is determined to be 48.83N using the formula T1=(mg)/[sin(55)], while T2 is calculated as 28.01N with T2=T1cos(55). The next step involves generating equations for the unknowns T3 and θ, utilizing the relationship between T2 and a 50N force, which are perpendicular, allowing the application of Pythagoras' theorem to find T3.

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There are two blocks with weights 40N and 50N. The first block is connected to the ceiling at an angle 35 degrees to the left by rope 1 with tension T1 while the second block is connected to the ceiling by rope 3 with tension T3. In between, the first and second block is rope 2 with tension T2. Find T1, T2, T3, and theta. Refer to the attached image.
Relevant Equations
T1=(mg)/[sin(55)]

T2=T1cos(55)
What I did first is to find the tension T1 and T2;

T1=(mg)/[sin(55)]
T1=(40N)/[sin(55)]
T1=48.83N

T2=T1cos(55)
T2=(48.83N)[cos(55)]
T2=28.01N

Now I do not know how to proceed. Can someone help me?
 

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Can you generate two equations involving the unknowns ##T_3## and ##\theta##? That would allow you to solve for both unknowns.
 
The magnitude of T2 is the same in both directions.
Vectors T2 and 50N are perpendicular to each other; therefore, the Pythagoras' theorem can be used to determine the magnitude of T3.
 

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