Mechanics Question (1 Viewer)

[J-Wang]

Ok, so guys, i'm just starting mechanics and I need some help in understanding it. Could someone please answer this question with steps as to how they got the answer so that I can try and follow them? Thanks

The question is "A particle of mass 10kg is suspended by two strings of length 3m and 4m attached to two points at the same level 5m apart. Find the tensions in the strings."

It is the lengths of the strings that is stuffing me up
Thanks

 

[J-Wang]

Anyone? please? i really need your help

 

[jyu]

3, 4, 5 form a right angle triangle. T1, T2 and 10x9.8 form a similar right angle triangle. T1 = 6x9.8, T2 = 8x9.8. T2 is the tension in the short string.