A steel ball (S) of mass 3.5 kg is suspended from two strings connected to the points A and B as shown in the picture. The string connecting A to S is at an angle of θ = 33∘ from the vertical, while the string connecting B to S is horizontal.Calculate the magnitude of the tension T→BS. I know that I need to be using Newtons second law, but that is all that I can think of. Can anyone please help me solve this?

A steel ball (S) of mass 3.5 kg is suspended from two strings connected to the points A and B as shown in the picture. The string connecting A to S is at an angle of θ = 33∘ from the vertical, while the string connecting B to S is horizontal.Calculate the magnitude of the tension T→BS. I know that I need to be using Newtons second law, but that is all that I can think of. Can anyone please help me solve this?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter5: More Applications Of Newton’s Laws

Section5.1: Forces Of Friction

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