In Figure a package of mass m hangs from a short cord that is tied to the

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In Figure a package of mass m hangs from a short cord that is tied to the wall via cord 1 and to the ceiling via cord 2. Cord 1 is at angle θ = 40? with the horizontal; cord to is at angle θ.

(a) For what value of θ is the tension in cord 2 minimized?

(b) In terms of mg, what is the minimum tension in cord 2?

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Fundamentals of Physics

ISBN: 978-0471758013

8th Extended edition

Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick

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