A uniform aluminum rod of weight W is bent into a circular ring of radius R and

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A uniform aluminum rod of weight W is bent into a circular ring of radius R and is supported by three wires as shown. A small collar of weight W′ is then placed on the ring and positioned so that the tensions in the three wires are equal. Determine

(a) The position of the collar,

(b) The value of W′,

(c) The tension in the wires.



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