The three ropes in Figure P5.2 are tied to a small, very

Chapter 6, Problem 2E

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QUESTION:

The three ropes in Figure EX6.2 are tied to a small, very light ring. Two of these ropes are anchored to walls at right angles with the tensions shown in the figure. What are the magnitude and direction of the tension \(\vec{T}_{3}\) in the third rope?

                                         

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^vec T_3

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QUESTION:

The three ropes in Figure EX6.2 are tied to a small, very light ring. Two of these ropes are anchored to walls at right angles with the tensions shown in the figure. What are the magnitude and direction of the tension \(\vec{T}_{3}\) in the third rope?

                                         

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

^vec T_3

ANSWER:

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We are going to find the tension on the rope 3.

The two ropes are tied to the walls at right angles and third rope pulls them down with an angle  .

The magnitude of tension on the rope 1 (\(T_1\)) = 50 N

The magnitude of tension on the rope 2 (\(T_2\)) = 80 N

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