If α = 40°, β = 60°, and M =

question 7

Multiple Choice

If α = 40°, β = 60°, and M = 4.0 kg, determine the tension in string 1.

• A)15 N
• B)22 N
• C)17 N
• D)20 N
• E)36 N

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Definitions:

Collagen Fibers

Structural proteins found in connective tissue, providing strength, durability, and elasticity to structures like skin, tendons, and ligaments.

Fibrocartilage

A type of cartilage that contains thick bundles of collagen fibers, providing support and rigidity to structures like intervertebral discs.

Pubic Bones

The pair of bones forming the anterior part of the pelvic girdle, meeting at the midline in a joint called the pubic symphysis.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints, playing a key role in bone health and repair.