2. You hang an object by means of a vertical string. Two strings in turn support this string. String 1 and string 2 make 20° and 60° with the horizontal beam, respectively. Find the tensions in the strings if the mass of the object is 75.0 kg.

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2. You hang an object by means of a vertical string. Two strings in turn support this string.
String 1 and string 2 make 20° and 60° with the horizontal beam, respectively. Find the
tensions in the strings if the mass of the object is 75.0 kg.
Transcribed Image Text:2. You hang an object by means of a vertical string. Two strings in turn support this string. String 1 and string 2 make 20° and 60° with the horizontal beam, respectively. Find the tensions in the strings if the mass of the object is 75.0 kg.
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