Calculate tension and strain of wire

In summary, a load of 1150 kg is suspended by three wires with angles of 57° and 36°. The tension in the bottom wire is 11270 and the strain in each wire is 4.3e-2. To find the tension in the left and right wire, a free body diagram is used to apply the equations of static equilibrium at the point where the three wires meet.
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Homework Statement


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A load of 1150 kg is suspended as shown in the figure. The angle θ1 = 57° and the angle θ2 = 36°.

(a) Calculate the tension in all three wires (that is, the magnitude of the tension force exerted by each of these wires):
Tension in left wire
Tension in right wire
Tension in bottom wire: 11270

(b) These wires are made of a material whose value for Young's modulus is 1.7 × 1011 N/ m2. The diameter of the wires is 1.4 mm. What is the strain (fractional stretch) in each wire?
Strain in the left wire
Strain in the right wire
Strain in the bottom wire: 4.3e-2

Homework Equations


I got the strain by using this equation:
diameter= 1.4 radius= o.7mm= 7e-4
pi(r)^2= pi(7e-4)^2 = 1.54e-6m^2
11270/1.54e-6= 7.318181818= 7.3e9
7.3e9/1.7e11= 4.3e-2

The Attempt at a Solution


I really have no idea how to use the angles to get the tension in the left and right wire. I have used equations with tension in the bottom wire and that got me the strain in the bottom wire.
 
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Draw a free body diagram of the point where the three wires meet. Apply the equations of static equilibrium and solve for the two unknown tensions.
 
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FAQ: Calculate tension and strain of wire

What is tension in a wire?

Tension in a wire refers to the amount of force applied to the wire, either through stretching or pulling, which causes the wire to resist that force and maintain its shape.

How do you calculate tension in a wire?

Tension in a wire can be calculated using the formula T = F/A, where T is the tension, F is the force applied to the wire, and A is the cross-sectional area of the wire.

What is strain in a wire?

Strain in a wire refers to the change in length of the wire compared to its original length, caused by the applied force. It is measured as a percentage and can be either tensile strain (positive) or compressive strain (negative).

How do you calculate strain in a wire?

Strain in a wire can be calculated using the formula ε = ΔL/L, where ε is the strain, ΔL is the change in length, and L is the original length of the wire.

What is the relationship between tension and strain in a wire?

The relationship between tension and strain in a wire is directly proportional, meaning that as tension increases, strain also increases. This relationship is described by the equation σ = Eε, where σ is the stress (force per unit area), E is the elastic modulus of the wire, and ε is the strain.

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