Question

A 42.6kg lamp is hanging from wires as shown in figure.The ring has negligible mass. Find tensionsT1, T2,T3 if the object is in equilibrium.

Answer 1

Answer:

T1 = 417.48N

T2 = 361.54N

T3 = 208.74N

Explanation:

Using the sin rule to fine the tension in the strings;

Given

amass = 42.6kg

Weight = 42.6 * 9.8 = 417.48N

The third angle will be 180-(60+30)= 90 degrees

Using the sine rule

W/Sin 90 = T3/sin 30 = T2/sin 60

Get T3;

W/Sin 90 = T3/sin 30

417.48/1 = T3/sin30

T3 = 417.48sin30

T3 = 417.48(0.5)

T3 = 208.74N

Also;

W/sin90 = T2/sin 60

417.48/1 = T2/sin60

T2 = 417.48sin60

T2 = 417.48(0.8660)

T2 = 361.54N

The Tension T1 = Weight of the object = 417.48N