An object with weight w is suspended from two strings at angles θ1 and θ2 to the vertical and with tensions T1 and T2. How would you resolve the vertical and horizontal forces?

Horizontal: T1 sin θ1 = T2 sin θ2Vertical: T1 cos θ1 + T2 cos θ2 = w

HW
Answered by Heather W. Physics tutor

4001 Views

See similar Physics A Level tutors

Related Physics A Level answers

All answers ▸

A source of green laser light has a wavelength of 560nm, what is its frequency? Give your answer to an appropriate number of significant figures and using the correct units.


A ball is thrown downwards from a height of 10m with speed of 5m/s, assuming g=10m/s^2, calculate the final velocity of the ball when it hits the ground


What are the similarities and differences between gravitational and electric fields?


Two pendulums consist of a massless rigid rod of equal length attached to a small sphere of equal radius, with one sphere hollow for one pendulum and the other solid. Each pendulum undergoes damped SHM. Which pendulum has the largest time period?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning