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Chapter 5 Problem 22MCQ

Question

A 2.0 kg ball is suspended by two light strings as shown in Figure Q5.22. What is the tension \(T\) in the angled string?

A.9.5N

B. 15N

C. 20N

D.26N

E. 30N

Solution

Step 1 of 2

 

Writing the net force equations in vertical direction:

\(\begin{aligned}T_{y}-W=0 \\T_{y}=T \sin 50 \\W=m g=2 \times 9.8=19.6\end{aligned}\)

 

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Title College Physics 12 
Author Randall D. Knight
ISBN 9780321595492

A 2.0 kg ball is suspended by two light strings as shown

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