4. The mobile shown in the figure below hangs at equilibrium. It consists of objects held by vertical strings. Object 3 weighs 1.40 N, while each of the identical uniform horizontal bars wieghs 0.50 N. Find (a) the weights of objects 1 and 2, and (b) the tension in the upper string.

4. The mobile shown in the figure below hangs at equilibrium. It consists of objects held by vertical strings. Object 3 weighs 1.40 N, while each of the identical uniform horizontal bars wieghs 0.50 N. Find (a) the weights of objects 1 and 2, and (b) the tension in the upper string.

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