16 In the diagram, a flowerpot of mass m kg is hung from a ceiling by two chains. Let the tensions in the chains AP and BP be T₁ and T₂ newtons respectively. The third force acting at P is the weight of the flowerpot. a By finding the horizontal component of the resultant of the three forces acting at P, show that T₁ = √3T₂. b By finding the vertical component of the resultant of the three forces acting at P, show that √3T₁+T₂ = 19.6m newtons. c Find the mass of the flowerpot, given that T₂ = 98 N. 60 ceiling 30° T₂ flower pot (m kg)

16 In the diagram, a flowerpot of mass m kg is hung from a ceiling by two chains. Let the tensions in the chains AP and BP be T₁ and T₂ newtons respectively. The third force acting at P is the weight of the flowerpot. a By finding the horizontal component of the resultant of the three forces acting at P, show that T₁ = √3T₂. b By finding the vertical component of the resultant of the three forces acting at P, show that √3T₁+T₂ = 19.6m newtons. c Find the mass of the flowerpot, given that T₂ = 98 N. 60 ceiling 30° T₂ flower pot (m kg)

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter5: Newton's Laws Of Motion

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