Answer:
The x-component of
is 56.148 newtons.
Explanation:
From 1st and 2nd Newton's Law we know that a system is at rest when net acceleration is zero. Then, the vectorial sum of the three forces must be equal to zero. That is:
(1)
Where:
,
,
- External forces exerted on the ring, measured in newtons.
- Vector zero, measured in newtons.
If we know that
,
,
and
, then we construct the following system of linear equations:
(2)
(3)
The solution of this system is:
, 
The x-component of
is 56.148 newtons.
c) only from warmer areas to colder areas.
The second principle of thermodynamics states that heat can only flow from a hotter body to a cooler one. Specifically, Clausius statement says that is not possible for heat to move by itself from a lower temperature body to a higher temperature body.
I wouldn't be 1000 but I have a feeling your best bet will be B