A weight of 50 N is supported by 2 ropes, one making an angle 60 degrees above the horizontal to the right (T1) and the other making an angle 37 degrees above the horizontal to the left (T2). Find the tensions in the ropes. Select one: a. T1 = 25 N; T2 = 40 N b. T2 = 25 N; T1 = 40 N c. T1 = 65 N; T2 = 100 N d. T1 = 100 N; T2 = 65 N

A weight of 50 N is supported by 2 ropes, one making an angle 60 degrees above the horizontal to the right (T1) and the other making an angle 37 degrees above the horizontal to the left (T2). Find the tensions in the ropes. Select one: a. T1 = 25 N; T2 = 40 N b. T2 = 25 N; T1 = 40 N c. T1 = 65 N; T2 = 100 N d. T1 = 100 N; T2 = 65 N

College Physics

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter4: The Laws Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17P: (a) Find the tension in each cable supporting the 6.00 102-N cat burglar in Figure P4.35. (b)...

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