What is the mass of the ball held steady by a horizontal force?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a ball held steady by a horizontal force. The original poster presents a scenario with a specified force and angle, seeking to determine the mass of the ball.

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  • Participants explore the implications of the horizontal force and question the relevance of the angle provided. There is a suggestion to clarify the problem statement and its setup.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about the problem's assumptions and the clarity of the original statement. Some guidance is offered regarding the interpretation of the force and angle.

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A horizontal force, F, holds a ball steady. Given F = 9.5 N, and θ = 16°, calculate the mass of the ball.

F=ma=0
Fx = 9.5 cos 16
Fy = 9.5 sin 16
Fx + Fy -w = ma
 
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If the force is horizontal, then what is the angle theta? Is this the exact statement of the question as you were given it?
 
look at my suspended ball post that has the picture..this post got messed up.
 
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