The system in the figure below is in equilibrium, with the string in the center exactly horizontal. Block A weighs 35.0 N, block B weighs 56.0 N, and angle φ is 31.0˚. What are Find (a) tension T1, (b) tension T2, (c) tension T3, and (d) angle θ.
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(a) Tension T1: Since the system is in equilibrium, the sum of the forces in the vertical direction must be zero. Show more…
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