How Do You Calculate the Tension in a Rope Holding a Chandelier?

[ttpp1124]

Homework Statement

How to find the tension?

Relevant Equations

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A 45 kg chandelier is suspended by two chains of lengths 5 m and 8 m attached to two points in the ceiling 11 m apart. Find the tension in the 5 m rope.

 

[kuruman]

To get help you have to make an effort to answer the question and show what it is.

 

[ttpp1124]

Well, see, I'm not so sure how to start. I'm assuming I'd multiply mass with gravity...? I don't know how to incorporate the lengths.

 

[kuruman]

Well, see, I'm not so sure how to start. I'm assuming I'd multiply mass with gravity...? I don't know how to incorporate the lengths.

Draw a free body diagram and show what it is.

 

[phinds]

How is it that you have a homework problem that you don't even know how to start? Did you miss a class? If so, I suggest that you get the notes and learn the material.

 

[ttpp1124]

How is it that you have a homework problem that you don't even know how to start? Did you miss a class? If so, I suggest that you get the notes and learn the material.

listen buddy you either help me get started or leave

 

[ttpp1124]

 

[berkeman]

listen buddy you either help me get started or leave

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[berkeman]

listen buddy you either help me get started or leave

Thread will remain closed. OP has been reminded to show their best efforts to work the problem in their first post, so we can provide quality tutorial help.