This free-body diagram shows three forces that act on a stone hanging at rest from two strings.

a. Calculate the horizontal component of the tension in each string. State why these two components are equal in magnitude?
b. Calculate the vertical component of the tension in each string.
c. Use your answer to part b to calculate the weight of the stone.
d. Draw a vector diagram of the forces on the stone. This should be a triangle of forces.
e. Use your diagram in part d to calculate the weight of the stone.

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tension in string 1 tension in string 2 1.00 N 0.58 N 60° 30° horizontal weight of stone Figure 4.31