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A small object of mass m m\,m is held in equilibrium by two light inextensible strings. The tension forces exerted by the strings on the object are represented by the vectors T1\mathbf{T}_1T1​ and T2\mathbf{T}_2T2​, and the gravitational force (weight) acting on the object is represented by the vector W\mathbf{W}W, as shown in the free-body diagram below.

Free-body diagram

Which vector equation correctly describes the equilibrium condition for the object?

T1+T2+W=0\mathbf{T}_1 + \mathbf{T}_2 + \mathbf{W} = \mathbf{0}T1​+T2​+W=0

T1+T2−W=0\mathbf{T}_1 + \mathbf{T}_2 - \mathbf{W} = \mathbf{0}T1​+T2​−W=0

T1+T2=W\mathbf{T}_1 + \mathbf{T}_2 = \mathbf{W}T1​+T2​=W

∣T1∣+∣T2∣=∣W∣|\mathbf{T}_1| + |\mathbf{T}_2| = |\mathbf{W}|∣T1​∣+∣T2​∣=∣W∣

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