An aluminum rod is suspended by two wires, as shown in the figure below. The mass of the rod is 25.0 kg. Assume the rod has a uniform density. This means the gravitational force can be accurately modeled acting at the center of the rod.

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An aluminum rod is suspended by two wires, as shown in the figure below. The mass of the rod is 25.0 kg. Assume the rod has a uniform density. This means the gravitational force can be accurately modeled acting at the center of the rod. 

Determine the magnitude of the tension in the left wire, F1. Express your answer in
N.
F,
70.0°
30.0°
3.00[m]
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the magnitude of the tension in the left wire, F1. Express your answer in N. F, 70.0° 30.0° 3.00[m]
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