The figure below shows a bird feeder that weighs 140.1 N. The feeder is supported by a vertical cable, which is in turn tied to two cables, each of which is attached to a horizontal post. The left cable makes a 60° angle with the post, while the right cable makes a 30° angle. What is the tension in each cable (in N)? left cable right cable bottom cable 60° Bird food 30° N N N

The figure below shows a bird feeder that weighs 140.1 N. The feeder is supported by a vertical cable, which is in turn tied to two cables, each of which is attached to a horizontal post. The left cable makes a 60° angle with the post, while the right cable makes a 30° angle. What is the tension in each cable (in N)? left cable right cable bottom cable 60° Bird food 30° N N N

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter5: Displacement And Force In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 84A

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