Q1. Two masses are suspended by the cable system as shown in Figure Q1. The cable BC is horizontal. If the system is required to have the mass, m₁ = 2m₂: (a) Solve for the angle, a. (Hint: Solve as a 2D problem and find the cable tensions in terms of m₁ or m₂) (b) If m₂ = 6 kg is chosen, find the tensions in the cables AB, BC and CD. 70° m₁ Figure Q1 m₂

Q1. Two masses are suspended by the cable system as shown in Figure Q1. The cable BC is horizontal. If the system is required to have the mass, m₁ = 2m₂: (a) Solve for the angle, a. (Hint: Solve as a 2D problem and find the cable tensions in terms of m₁ or m₂) (b) If m₂ = 6 kg is chosen, find the tensions in the cables AB, BC and CD. 70° m₁ Figure Q1 m₂

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