What are the steps to find tension in three wires?

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To find the tension in three wires, it is essential to resolve each tension into its components using vector analysis, applying the triangle law for vectors. The initial calculation of 32*98 = 313.6N is a starting point, but further steps require breaking down the forces acting on the system. It is crucial to account for gravitational force and the net force equation, Fnet = M*a, to determine the acceleration, even if it is not initially provided. The discussion emphasizes that simply applying formulas without understanding the vector components will not yield accurate results. Properly analyzing the forces will lead to a clearer path for solving the tension problem.
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Ok here the problem i need to find the tension of the three wires but I am very lost and don't know where to start or how to finish.

so for i got 32*98 = 313.6N
i don't know what to do next
can someone please lead me in the correct direction to solve the problem.

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shakejuhn said:
Ok here the problem i need to find the tension of the three wires but I am very lost and don't know where to start or how to finish.

so for i got 32*98 = 313.6N
i don't know what to do next
can someone please lead me in the correct direction to solve the problem.

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First thing you need to do is to resolve all the tensions into triangular forces i.e translate a vector so you can treat the three tensions as applying the triange law for vectors
\vec{ac}=\vec{ab}+\vec{bc}
 
ok so i have Fnet=M*a

so for the tension on the rock i have a tension and a weight
soball
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so would this be the correct equation to solve for T if it is what would the acceleration be because its not give or i don't think there is anyway to find it
T1=313.6 * A
 
shakejuhn said:
ok so i have Fnet=M*a

so for the tension on the rock i have a tension and a weight
so


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so would this be the correct equation to solve for T if it is what would the acceleration be because its not give or i don't think there is anyway to find it



T1=313.6 * A


Before even attempting to solve for T you must resolve each tension into it's components. Simply applying a formula here is almost useless.
I must also apologies for not being able to understand what exactly you mean by the diagram
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A isn't given, but it's a safe bet to assume that gravity is present.
 
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