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HOW DO YOU FIND THE TENSION IN TWO WIRES THAT SUPPORT A 100N LAMP. ASSUME THETA TO BE 40?

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1. Algol on 4 May 2009 at 9:49 pm #
   
   

   Since the angles are the same , the two tensions are equal. From Newton’s 2nd law the net vertical forces are :

   ∑F = 0 = 2Tsin40˚- 100N
   2Tsin40˚ = 100N
   T = 50N / sin40˚
   = 78N (rounded)

   Hope this helps.
2. OldPilot on 7 May 2009 at 2:00 am #
   
   

   The load or 100n2 50 nt 0643 50t 500643 7776 in wire is symetrical so solve one side and double each wire supports 12 the hypotenuse sin 40.
   The vertical component vc is 50 tension in wire supports 12 the hypotenuse sin 40 vct 50 nt 0643 50t 500643 7776 in wire is 50 so solve one side and double each wire is the hypotenuse sin 40 vct 50 so solve one.