College Physics: Explore And Apply, Volume 2 (2nd Edition)
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Author: Eugenia Etkina, Gorazd Planinsic, Alan Van Heuvelen, Gorzad Planinsic
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Chapter 8, Problem 14CQ
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The error in the orientation of ropes using the first condition of equilibrium, for the given pulley system, so that the correct orientation of ropes can be drawn.
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