You don't need to directly find the "adjacent" value. You need to find the components of each tension and then sum them up in the x and y directions. So you should have two horizontal forces in one equation and then three vertical forces in another equation.I just have no idea what I need to do in order to find the adjacent value so that I can solve for T1 in the vector
I'm not sure what you've done here.I said that since gravity is pulling down with 119N on the system then I can use that value for upwards component of my tension. Then to find the sideways component I took 119 x tan(26) = 140.27N for my adjacent and then to find the hypotenuse I used cosine. 140.27/cosine(26) = X and then the value I got was 216.83N. This is wrong however and once again I don't know what happened.
Tension in a string is the force applied on the string that causes it to become stretched or pulled taut. It is the equal and opposite reaction to the force applied on the string.
Tension in a string is measured in units of force, such as newtons (N) or pounds (lbs). It can be measured using a spring scale or a tension meter.
The tension in a string is affected by the force applied on the string, the length of the string, and the material and thickness of the string. The type of knot used to secure the string can also affect its tension.
Yes, the tension can be different in two strings connected to the same object if the strings have different lengths, thicknesses, or are made of different materials. The angle at which the strings are pulled can also affect their tension.
Calculating tension in strings is important in various scientific fields, such as engineering, physics, and chemistry. It allows for the analysis and understanding of the forces acting on objects and structures, as well as the prediction of their behavior and performance.