Calculate tension force T in the rope and mass m of the hanging object in the figure shown below. Assume the system is in equilibrium (zero net force).
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Since the system is in equilibrium, the net force in the vertical direction is zero. This means that the vertical component of the tension force T must balance the weight of the hanging object (mg). Show more…
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