A picture hangs on a wall by two strings

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A picture hangs on a wall by two strings. Each string makes an angle of 35∘35^\circ to the vertical. The tension in each string is 60 N. (1) Draw a labelled free-body force diagram for the picture. (2) Calculate the weight of the picture.

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