A system of cables is used to support a block as shown in Figure 2 below. Find the tension in the two cables T₁ and T₂ if the mass of the block m = 6.0 kg and the angle 0 = 37.0°. Neglect the mass of the cables. (Hint: Use the conditions of translational equilibrium.) 0 T₁ Figure 2 m T₂

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**Title: Solving Tension in Cables Using Translational Equilibrium**

**Problem Statement:**

A system of cables is used to support a block as shown in Figure 2 below. Find the tension in the two cables \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \) if the mass of the block \( m = 6.0 \, \text{kg} \) and the angle \( \theta = 37.0^\circ \). Neglect the mass of the cables.

*(Hint: Use the conditions of translational equilibrium.)*

**Diagram Explanation:**

In Figure 2, a block of mass \( m \) is suspended by two cables. Cable \( T_1 \) is positioned at an angle \( \theta \) with the horizontal ceiling and exerts tension in the direction of the cable. Cable \( T_2 \) is horizontal, exerting tension directly to the right.

**Figure 2:**

- The diagram shows a block suspended from a point where two cables meet.
- \( T_1 \) is the tension in the left cable forming an angle \( \theta \) with the ceiling.
- \( T_2 \) is the tension in the right cable, which is horizontal.
- The block with mass \( m \) hangs directly downward from the point where the cables meet.

**Concepts Involved:**

- Translational equilibrium occurs when the sum of forces in any direction is zero.
- The forces involved include gravitational force on the block (its weight) and tensions in the cables.

**Steps to Solve:**

1. **Resolve Forces:**
   - Consider the vertical and horizontal components of forces.
   
2. **Vertical Forces:**
   - The vertical component of \( T_1 \) (\( T_1 \sin \theta \)) balances the weight of the block (\( mg \)).
   - Equation: \( T_1 \sin \theta = mg \).

3. **Horizontal Forces:**
   - The horizontal component of \( T_1 \) (\( T_1 \cos \theta \)) balances \( T_2 \).
   - Equation: \( T_1 \cos \theta = T_2 \).

4. **Calculations:**
   - Use the equations to solve for \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \).

Understanding and applying these principles will allow you to find the tensions in the cables when
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Solving Tension in Cables Using Translational Equilibrium** **Problem Statement:** A system of cables is used to support a block as shown in Figure 2 below. Find the tension in the two cables \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \) if the mass of the block \( m = 6.0 \, \text{kg} \) and the angle \( \theta = 37.0^\circ \). Neglect the mass of the cables. *(Hint: Use the conditions of translational equilibrium.)* **Diagram Explanation:** In Figure 2, a block of mass \( m \) is suspended by two cables. Cable \( T_1 \) is positioned at an angle \( \theta \) with the horizontal ceiling and exerts tension in the direction of the cable. Cable \( T_2 \) is horizontal, exerting tension directly to the right. **Figure 2:** - The diagram shows a block suspended from a point where two cables meet. - \( T_1 \) is the tension in the left cable forming an angle \( \theta \) with the ceiling. - \( T_2 \) is the tension in the right cable, which is horizontal. - The block with mass \( m \) hangs directly downward from the point where the cables meet. **Concepts Involved:** - Translational equilibrium occurs when the sum of forces in any direction is zero. - The forces involved include gravitational force on the block (its weight) and tensions in the cables. **Steps to Solve:** 1. **Resolve Forces:** - Consider the vertical and horizontal components of forces. 2. **Vertical Forces:** - The vertical component of \( T_1 \) (\( T_1 \sin \theta \)) balances the weight of the block (\( mg \)). - Equation: \( T_1 \sin \theta = mg \). 3. **Horizontal Forces:** - The horizontal component of \( T_1 \) (\( T_1 \cos \theta \)) balances \( T_2 \). - Equation: \( T_1 \cos \theta = T_2 \). 4. **Calculations:** - Use the equations to solve for \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \). Understanding and applying these principles will allow you to find the tensions in the cables when
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