Forces acting on a Squirrel

Forces acting on a Squirrel#

A box, suspended by two ropes and possessing a mass of \({{ params.m }}\ \rm{kg}\), remains stationary between two attachment points, referred to as \(\rm{A}\) and \(\rm{B}\). The ropes form angles of \({{ params.x}}^{\circ}\) and \({{ params.y }}^{\circ}\) with the horizontal at these points, respectively.

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Part 1#

Draw the FBD and determine the tension in the rope connecting to point \(\rm{A}\).

Answer Section#

Please enter the tension in rope connecting to point \(\rm{A}\) in \(\rm{N}\).

Part 2#

Determine the tension in the rope connecting to point \(\rm{B}\).

Answer Section#

Please enter the tension in rope connecting to point \(\rm{B}\) in \(\rm{N}\).

Attribution#

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