How does the speed of the different molecules that make up the air depend on their masses?
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Answer:
120°
Explanation:
Draw a free body diagram. There are three forces acting on the traffic light. Two tension forces acting along the cables, and weight.
The tension forces have an angle θ between them. That means each tension force forms an angle of θ/2 with respect to the vertical. So the y component of each tension force is:
Ty = T cos (θ/2)
Sum of the forces in the y direction:
∑F = ma
Ty + Ty − W = 0
2 Ty = W
Substituting:
2 T cos (θ/2) = W
If W = T, then:
2 W cos (θ/2) = W
2 cos (θ/2) = 1
cos (θ/2) = 1/2
θ/2 = 60°
θ = 120°
