What forces act on the suspended mass and is it in motion?

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The discussion centers on a scenario involving a 95 kg mass suspended from a light string tied between two walls, creating tension in the string. The forces acting on the mass include gravitational force and tension from the string. The mass is static, as it is not in motion despite the tension created by its weight. The acceleration due to gravity is specified as 9.8 m/s², which is essential for calculating the tension in the strings. Understanding the free body diagram is crucial for analyzing the forces and determining the tension in the strings.
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I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do this

A light string has its ends tied to two walls separated by a distance equal to 7L/8 the length of the string. A 95 kg mass is suspended from the center of the string, applying a tension in the string. What is the tension in the two strings of length L/ 2 tied to the wall?

The acceleration of
gravity is 9.8 m/s squared

Thank you in advance !
 
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Consider the free body diagram of the mass. What forces act on it? Is the mass static or in motion?
 

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