Question

Solve the problems.Show the complete solution.
1) The left sign has a mass of 65kg.
a) What is the w of the sign? wg = ma
b) How many Newton of force is pulled by each cable?
c) Determine the tension in each cable.

Answer 1

a)

$$W=mg=(65)(9.8)=640\ N$$

b)

$$F=0.5W=320\ N$$

c)

$$T=F=0.5W=320\ N$$