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Tension Problem x and y components??
A man of mass 70.0 kg hangs by 2 cables A and B each inclined at 60.0 degrees to the horizontal.
A horizontal pulling force F is applied to the man pulling to the right. The man remains stationary. If F has magnitude 250 N, find the magnitudes of the tension in the 2 cables.
F=w=mg
A+B+F+W=0
(70 kg)(9.8)=686 N
the downward W force is 686 N
x-component
Ax+Bx+F=0
Acos120+Bcos60+250=0
y-component
Ay+By+W=0
Asin120+Bsin60+686=0
I know there is a system of equations here and that i can use substitution or trigonometric triangles but I am not sure how to approach either of these methods. Any help would be great. Sorry i don't have a picture, i hope it makes sense.
Homework Statement
A man of mass 70.0 kg hangs by 2 cables A and B each inclined at 60.0 degrees to the horizontal.
A horizontal pulling force F is applied to the man pulling to the right. The man remains stationary. If F has magnitude 250 N, find the magnitudes of the tension in the 2 cables.
Homework Equations
F=w=mg
A+B+F+W=0
The Attempt at a Solution
(70 kg)(9.8)=686 N
the downward W force is 686 N
x-component
Ax+Bx+F=0
Acos120+Bcos60+250=0
y-component
Ay+By+W=0
Asin120+Bsin60+686=0
I know there is a system of equations here and that i can use substitution or trigonometric triangles but I am not sure how to approach either of these methods. Any help would be great. Sorry i don't have a picture, i hope it makes sense.