a Explain what is meant by equilibrium. b Draw a vector diagram to represent the three forces acting on the picture in the vertical plane. Label each force clearly with its name and show the direction of each force with an arrow. The tension in the cord is 45 N and the angle that each end of the cord makes with the horizontal is 50°. Calculate: the vertical component of the tension in the cord the weight of the picture. i ii

a Explain what is meant by equilibrium. b Draw a vector diagram to represent the three forces acting on the picture in the vertical plane. Label each force clearly with its name and show the direction of each force with an arrow. The tension in the cord is 45 N and the angle that each end of the cord makes with the horizontal is 50°. Calculate: the vertical component of the tension in the cord the weight of the picture. i ii

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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