An object of unknown weight is suspended as shown. The tension in rope 1 is 31 N, and the tension in rope 2 is 25 N. What is the weight of the suspended object? 370 Select one: M O a. 40 N b. 39 N O c. 50 N O d. 22 N O e. 36 N Of. 33 N O g. 56 N Clear my choice

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### Physics Problem Explanation: Suspended Object

#### Problem Statement
An object of unknown weight is suspended as shown. The tension in rope 1 is 31 N, and the tension in rope 2 is 25 N. What is the weight of the suspended object?

#### Diagram Description
The provided diagram shows an object of mass \( M \) suspended by two ropes. 

- The left rope (Rope 1) forms a 37° angle with the horizontal and has a tension of 31 N.
- The right rope (Rope 2) is vertical and has a tension of 25 N.

#### Multiple Choice Options
Select one of the following options:
- a. 40 N
- b. 39 N
- c. 50 N
- d. 22 N
- e. 36 N
- f. 33 N
- g. 56 N

(Highlighted answer: **b. 39 N**)

#### Detailed Analysis
The system is in equilibrium, meaning the sum of all forces acting on the object must be zero. 

1. **Vertical Forces:**
   - The tension force in Rope 2 is acting directly upwards: \( T_2 = 25 \, \text{N} \).
   - The vertical component of the tension in Rope 1 is \( T_{1y} = T_1 \sin(\theta) \).
   - The weight of the object \( W \) acts downwards.

   Sum of the vertical forces:
   \[
   T_{1y} + T_2 = W
   \]
   \[
   31 \, \text{N} \sin(37^\circ) + 25 \, \text{N} = W
   \]
   \[
   31 \, \text{N} \times 0.6018 + 25 \, \text{N} = W
   \]
   \[
   18.656 \, \text{N} + 25 \, \text{N} = W
   \]
   \[
   W = 43.656 \, \text{N}
   \]

2. **Horizontal Forces:**
   - The horizontal force is balanced which means the horizontal component of the tension in Rope 1 (\( T_{1x} \)) should be zero since there are no other horizontal forces
Transcribed Image Text:### Physics Problem Explanation: Suspended Object #### Problem Statement An object of unknown weight is suspended as shown. The tension in rope 1 is 31 N, and the tension in rope 2 is 25 N. What is the weight of the suspended object? #### Diagram Description The provided diagram shows an object of mass \( M \) suspended by two ropes. - The left rope (Rope 1) forms a 37° angle with the horizontal and has a tension of 31 N. - The right rope (Rope 2) is vertical and has a tension of 25 N. #### Multiple Choice Options Select one of the following options: - a. 40 N - b. 39 N - c. 50 N - d. 22 N - e. 36 N - f. 33 N - g. 56 N (Highlighted answer: **b. 39 N**) #### Detailed Analysis The system is in equilibrium, meaning the sum of all forces acting on the object must be zero. 1. **Vertical Forces:** - The tension force in Rope 2 is acting directly upwards: \( T_2 = 25 \, \text{N} \). - The vertical component of the tension in Rope 1 is \( T_{1y} = T_1 \sin(\theta) \). - The weight of the object \( W \) acts downwards. Sum of the vertical forces: \[ T_{1y} + T_2 = W \] \[ 31 \, \text{N} \sin(37^\circ) + 25 \, \text{N} = W \] \[ 31 \, \text{N} \times 0.6018 + 25 \, \text{N} = W \] \[ 18.656 \, \text{N} + 25 \, \text{N} = W \] \[ W = 43.656 \, \text{N} \] 2. **Horizontal Forces:** - The horizontal force is balanced which means the horizontal component of the tension in Rope 1 (\( T_{1x} \)) should be zero since there are no other horizontal forces
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