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Two blocks X andY of weights 8 N and 2 N respectively are suspended by two strings as shown. A downward force of 4 N is applied to Y. Find the tensions T1 and T2 in the two strings.
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Two blocks X andY of weights 8 N and 2 N

respectively are suspended by two strings as
shown. A downward force of 4 N is applied to Y.
Find the tensions T1 and T2 in the two strings.

Two blocks X andY of weights 8 N and 2 N respectively are suspended by two strings-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

are A and B really the only options ?

because they are wrong.

on T1 everything hangs : x and y and the additional 4 N.

T1 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 14 N

on T2 only the weight of y and the additional 4 N pull down.

T2 = y + 4 = 2 + 4 = 6 N

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