University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Applying Newton's Laws - Problems - Exercises - Page 160: 5.5

Answer

The angle that each wire makes with the vertical is $48.2^{\circ}$.

Work Step by Step

The sum of the vertical component of tension $T$ in each wire is equal in magnitude to the weight of the frame. $2T~cos(\theta) = mg$ $2(0.75~mg)~cos(\theta) = mg$ $cos(\theta) = \frac{1}{1.5}$ $\theta = arccos(\frac{1}{1.5})$ $\theta = 48.2^{\circ}$ The angle that each wire makes with the vertical is $48.2^{\circ}$.
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