Problem 6: A block having a mass of m is suspended via two cables as shown in the figure. We will label the tension in Cable 1 as T and the tension in Cable 2 as T, at respective angles of a and ß. Cable 1 Cable 2

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Problem 6: A block having a mass of m is suspended via two cables as shown in the
figure. We will label the tension in Cable 1 as T and the tension in Cable 2 as T, at
respective angles of a and B.
Cable 1
Cable 2.
m
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 6: A block having a mass of m is suspended via two cables as shown in the figure. We will label the tension in Cable 1 as T and the tension in Cable 2 as T, at respective angles of a and B. Cable 1 Cable 2. m
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  • The mass of the block is given as m.
  • The tension in cable 1 is given as T1.
  • The tension in cable 2 is given as T2.
  • The angle between cable 1 and vertical is α.
  • The angle between cable 2 and horizontal is β.

 

 

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