Tension in Ropes for Calculus 3?

Question

Ropes 3 m and 5 m in length are fastened to a holiday decoration that is suspended over a town square. The decoration has a mass of 5 kg. The ropes, fastened at different heights, make angles of 52° and 40° with the horizontal. Find the tension in the 3 m rope, the tension in the 5 m rope, and the magnitude of each tension.

PS. The 52 degree angle is between the 3m rope and its horizontal surface. The 40 degree angle is between the 40 degree angle and its horizontal surface.

Answer 1

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