Consider a 55-N weight suspended by two wires as shown in the accompanying figure. If the magnitude of vector F₁ is 35 N, find angle a and the magnitude of vector F2. Su 55 620 F₂

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### Problem Statement:

**Title:** Analysis of Forces in a 2-Wire Suspension System

**Objective:** Consider a 55-N weight suspended by two wires as shown in the accompanying diagram. If the magnitude of vector \( F_1 \) is 35 N, find angle \( \alpha \) and the magnitude of vector \( F_2 \).

**Diagram Explanation:** 
- A 55-N weight is hanging from a point where two wires meet.
- The wire on the left side creates an angle \( \alpha \) with the horizontal.
- The wire on the right side creates an angle of 62° with the horizontal.
- The left wire is under a tension force of \( F_1 = 35 \text{ N} \). This force vector is directed along the wire, upwards to the left.
- The right wire is under a tension force designated as \( F_2 \). This force vector is directed along the wire, upwards to the right.
- The downward force due to the 55-N weight is represented vertically.

### Steps to Solve:

1. **Sum of Vertical Components:**
   - The vertical components of \( F_1 \) and \( F_2 \) must add up to the weight (55 N) to maintain equilibrium.
   - \( F_{1y} + F_{2y} = 55 \text{ N} \)

2. **Sum of Horizontal Components:**
   - The horizontal components of \( F_1 \) and \( F_2 \) must balance each other out for equilibrium.
   - \( F_{1x} = F_{2x} \)

3. **Breaking Down the Forces:**
   - For \( F_1 \):
     \[
     F_{1y} = F_1 \sin(\alpha) = 35 \sin(\alpha)
     \]
     \[
     F_{1x} = F_1 \cos(\alpha) = 35 \cos(\alpha)
     \]
   - For \( F_2 \):
     \[
     F_{2y} = F_2 \sin(62^\circ)
     \]
     \[
     F_{2x} = F_2 \cos(62^\circ)
     \]

4. **Equations for Equilibrium:**
    \[
    35 \sin(\alpha) + F_2 \sin(62^\circ
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement: **Title:** Analysis of Forces in a 2-Wire Suspension System **Objective:** Consider a 55-N weight suspended by two wires as shown in the accompanying diagram. If the magnitude of vector \( F_1 \) is 35 N, find angle \( \alpha \) and the magnitude of vector \( F_2 \). **Diagram Explanation:** - A 55-N weight is hanging from a point where two wires meet. - The wire on the left side creates an angle \( \alpha \) with the horizontal. - The wire on the right side creates an angle of 62° with the horizontal. - The left wire is under a tension force of \( F_1 = 35 \text{ N} \). This force vector is directed along the wire, upwards to the left. - The right wire is under a tension force designated as \( F_2 \). This force vector is directed along the wire, upwards to the right. - The downward force due to the 55-N weight is represented vertically. ### Steps to Solve: 1. **Sum of Vertical Components:** - The vertical components of \( F_1 \) and \( F_2 \) must add up to the weight (55 N) to maintain equilibrium. - \( F_{1y} + F_{2y} = 55 \text{ N} \) 2. **Sum of Horizontal Components:** - The horizontal components of \( F_1 \) and \( F_2 \) must balance each other out for equilibrium. - \( F_{1x} = F_{2x} \) 3. **Breaking Down the Forces:** - For \( F_1 \): \[ F_{1y} = F_1 \sin(\alpha) = 35 \sin(\alpha) \] \[ F_{1x} = F_1 \cos(\alpha) = 35 \cos(\alpha) \] - For \( F_2 \): \[ F_{2y} = F_2 \sin(62^\circ) \] \[ F_{2x} = F_2 \cos(62^\circ) \] 4. **Equations for Equilibrium:** \[ 35 \sin(\alpha) + F_2 \sin(62^\circ
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