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A mobile is hanging from the ceiling with two metal pieces strung by cord, one under another. I only have the masses for each figure. How do I determine the tension on the top cord and then how do I determine the tension on the bottom cord?

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Tension on a cord in a mobile (one mass hanging under another mass) is discussed. A diagram is also shown.

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