sum of vertical forces is zero.
665-T1*sin48-T2*sin43=0
sum of horizontal forces is zero
T1*cos48-T2*cos43=0
solve this system of two equations, two unknowns.
Consider the 665 N weight held by two cables
The left-hand cable had tension T2 and makes an angle of 43◦ with the ceiling. The right-hand cable had tension T1
and makes an angle of 48◦ with the ceiling.
What is the tension in the cable
T1 slanted at an angle of 48◦?
Answer in units of N
3 answers
Answer is T1=23.33N and T2=67.56N
T1=20.33 and T2=60.56