The system shown below is in equilibrium, with the string in the center exactly horizontal. Block A weighs 40 N, block B weighs 50 N, and angle f is 35°. Find (a) tension T₁, (b) tension T2, (c) tension T3, and (d) angle 0. Ø A T₂ 0 B

The system shown below is in equilibrium, with the string in the center exactly horizontal. Block A weighs 40 N, block B weighs 50 N, and angle f is 35°. Find (a) tension T₁, (b) tension T2, (c) tension T3, and (d) angle 0. Ø A T₂ 0 B

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The system shown below is in equilibrium, with the string in the
center exactly horizontal. Block A weighs 40 N, block B weighs 50
N, and angle f is 35°. Find (a) tension T₁, (b) tension T2, (c) tension
T3, and (d) angle 0.
Ø
A
T₂
8
B

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