Tension Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. M

    Finding tension of a string spinning horizontally

    Homework Statement Spin 340 gram mass at the end of a 72 cm string in a horizontal circle around head 2.5 rev/s. Calculate tension Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I know tension might be equal to mass times centripetal acceleration, but I’m not sure
  2. A

    What's the acceleration of the blocks and the tension?

    Homework Statement : [/B] Homework Equations : F = ma[/B]The Attempt at a Solution : [/B] The sum of the vertical forces for the second block is (mg) - T (tension). The tension of the second block is the parallel component of the first block which is (mgsin40). Therefore, the sum of the...
  3. S

    Something I don't understand about a simple tension problem

    Imagine a tall block of wood sitting on the ground. Then imagine a rope resting on the block with both ends dangling off both sides of the block. Then someone attaches a ball to both ends of the rope. Assume the balls are equal in mass, thus the system is in equilibrium. Now the middle of...
  4. A

    Finding friction and tension for a train

    Homework Statement A UTA Trax train engine can apply 96050 Newtons and locomotive has a mass of 1750 kg. The passenger car has a mass of 949 kg. (A) If the train accelerates at a rate of 1.29 m/s/s, how much friction is present in the passenger car? (Assume the locomotive moves...
  5. navneet9431

    Laws of motion while climbing a Rope

    I'm a little confused with the application of laws of motion on a man climbing a rope. Suppose a man of mass Mg is climbing a rope with an acceleration a. Rope is massless. Now if look through the frame of the piece of rope held by the man, there is a force Mg downward by man, ma downward...
  6. S

    Static equilibrium: Find the tension in a support cable

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Σtorque = 0 Σfx=0 Σfy=0 torque= F r sinθ (θ is the angle between the r and the F)The Attempt at a Solution OKay, now i know how to solve this, but it's like i asked myself, how to know if this is a question that i am supposed to use Σfx=0 and Σfy=0...
  7. S

    Need help with a pulley and tension problem

    Homework Statement https://imgur.com/KANlHh9 The problem and my equation for finding the tension in rope one are shown in the image above. I am stuck on finding the tension for the horizontal component of the second rope's tension and finding the angle theta Homework Equations F=ma F=T-WThe...
  8. S

    Incline with friction and two blocks

    Homework Statement The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block of mass m1 = 2.5 kg and the plane in Fig. 6 below is 1/6. Find (a) the acceleration of the block and (b) the tension in the string. Take g = 10 m/s2. Homework Equations Fnet=ma The Attempt at a Solution please i don't...
  9. S

    Tension on a Massive Rope: How to Calculate Tension at Different Points

    Homework Statement A system, consisting of a wide rope of mass 0.10 kg between two blocks each of mass 0.10 kg, is lifted by an applied force F = 9.0 N (Fig. 4 below). (a) Find the acceleration of the system. Find the tension at (b) the top of the rope, and (c) the bottom of one-fifth of the...
  10. A

    Finding Charge & Tension of a Suspended Cork Ball

    Homework Statement A charged cork ball is suspended on a light string in the presence of a uniform electric field. E=(3×10^5 N/C)i+(5×10^5 N/C)j. The ball is in equilibrium in the field. Find the charge on the ball. The acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . The mass of the ball is 0.7g. The...
  11. devilish_wit

    Difficult time with motion graphs & dynamics

    Homework Statement The figure below shows the speed of a person's body as he does a chin-up. Assume the motion is vertical and the mass of the person's body is 72.7 kg. Determine the force exerted by the chin-up bar on his body at the following times. My answers: Homework Equations F = ma...
  12. mfb

    I Gaia parallaxes might reduce tension for Hubble constant

    In the last years a discrepancy between two methods to measure the Hubble constant appeared. Measurements based on redshift and the cosmic distance ladder produced results of about 73 km/(s*Mpc) while measurements based on the cosmic microwave background lead to results of about 68 km/(s*Mpc)...
  13. S

    Calculating Tension in a Suspended Rope with a 50kg Weight

    [moderator: text edited to change the phrasing.] There is a question that that says: a 50 kg weight is suspended from the bottom part from a rope. If the rope has a weight of 100N. Then what is the tension at each end of the rope( the top part connected to the ceiling and the bottom part to...
  14. S

    Can Twine Support a 15-N Picture Without Breaking?

    Homework Statement you want to hang a 15-N picture as in part (a) using some very fine twine that will break with more than 12 N of tension can you do this? what if you have it as illustrated in part (b) of the figure? Homework Equations Σf=ma The Attempt at a Solution [/B] okay i started...
  15. S

    What is the relationship between tension and mass in a system with friction?

    Homework Statement In the figure above a block of mass m is connected to a block of mass M > m by a string. Both blocks sit on a smooth surface with a coefficient of kinetic friction µk between either block and the surface. In figure a), a force of magnitude F (large enough to cause both blocks...
  16. A

    Combine the expressions for tension and solve for acceleration

    1. Derive an equation for the acceleration of both the cart and suspended mass in terms of both masses (Mc and Ms ), the angle of the incline (θ), and the acceleration due to gravity (g). Homework Equations Fx= T - Mgsin θ = Ma T = Mgsin θ + Ma Fy T = mg - ma Combine the expressions...
  17. S

    Tension in Ropes: Solving Forces on Trunk

    Homework Statement This is not HW problem specific, but more of a lack of understanding for an equation in answer. A pair of students are lifting a heavy trunk on move-in day. (Figure 1) Using two ropes tied to a small ring at the center of the top of the trunk, they pull the trunk straight up...
  18. Navin

    Difference between Oxygen Tension and Partial Pressure

    Homework Statement What's the difference between Oxygen Tension And Partial Pressure Homework Equations ...uh...rules of grammar ? The Attempt at a Solution If I knew the solution I wouldn't be here now would I ? Here are a few links https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_gas_tension...
  19. solzonmars

    Understanding Friction and Tension in Static vs. Dynamic Scenarios

    This is a bit of a general question. Say that there's a block on a ramp, with a (massless) rope attaching it to the top of a ramp. If we're given values for the mass of the block, maximum tension, and coefficients of static and kinetic friction, how would we determine the friction or tension...
  20. K

    What is the thickness of the drop if its radius is r?

    1. A small drop of fat floats on the surface of a liquid whose surface tension is s. Surface fat tension at the air-fat interface is s1, at the fat-liquid interface is s2. Determine the thickness of the drop if its radius is r.2. ##F=\sigma l## ##\delta P=\sigma (\frac 1 R_1 + \frac 1...
  21. K

    Surface tension trivial problem

    1. The films of the two liquids are separated by a bar of length l. The coefficients of surface tension of liquids are equal to s1 and s2, respectively. What force acts on the bar on the liquid side?(It is a rectangular surface of 2 liquids separated by a bar of length l) 2. Force=(surface...
  22. K

    How Does the Cassie-Baxter Model Explain the Lotus Effect?

    1.The lotus effect refers to self-cleaning properties that are a result of ultrahydrophobicity as exhibited by the leaves of "lotus flower". Dirt particles are picked up by water droplets due to the micro- and nanoscopic architecture on the surface, which minimizes the droplet's adhesion to that...
  23. P

    What is the correct tension equation for a pendulum at rest?

    Homework Statement The pendulum cord is released from rest when the angle = 0 (from a horizontal) If the string breaks when the tension is twice the weight of the bob at what angle does it break? Im from NZ and our NCEA system is often riddled with mistakes and I want to clear this up. Is the...
  24. Amitayas Banerjee

    Calculate the impulse of tension

    Homework Statement Homework Equations $$ J \space (\text{Impulse})= \Delta (mv) = F \times \Delta (t) $$ The Attempt at a Solution As much I interpreted, we have to calculate the impulse caused by the tension till the relative velocity of approach along the string becomes 0. T to this, I...
  25. navneet9431

    Intuitive explanation of why work done by tension is 0?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Work Done=Force*Displacement in the direction of the force The Attempt at a Solution I tried to solve the problem this way, I wrote these equations for the two masses, T-mg=ma...(i) Mg-T=Ma...(ii) From (i)&(ii), T=[M(g-a)+m(a+g)]/2 and then I would...
  26. C

    I Two blocks connected with a fragile rope

    Let's say that we have two blocks - 2 kg and 1 kg. They are connected with a rope that can stand the maximal tension of 20 N. Does the maximal force we can apply to the block so that the rope does not break apart depend on the choice of the block?
  27. C

    I People pulling rope, one in a perpendicular direction

    Let's say that we have two guys, each weighs 50 kg. They are pulling a piece of against each other as hard as they can. The tension of the rope will therefore be the force of friction acting on each of them (the same magnitude). Now, let's say that a third person joins the party and grabs the...
  28. Beth N

    Newton’s Law of Motions: tension forces in a pulley

    Homework Statement Problem: 4.93[/B] The pulley is assumed massless and frictionless. The mass of the object attached to the pulley is given in terms of m, the force applied to the pulley is F (refer to diagram), and frictional force is f. Question: Find the acceleration of the mass m in...
  29. Death eater

    Does an ideal fluid have zero surface tension?

    Does ideal fluid have zero surface tension? What does zero surface tension signify?
  30. jacobthejones

    Statics - Compression and tension forces in a truss

    Homework Statement I am trying to find the forces in KJ, CJ, and CD. Homework Equations ΣFx=0 The Attempt at a Solution I found the magnitude of KJ to be 26.8kN, which is correct (according to answers in the back of the book). I believe it is a compressive force. The book lists all 3 forces...
  31. velvetmist

    Why is tension an external force?

    When my professor sums external forces (to know if the impulse is constant or not) he always includes tension. I will use as an example pic related. If my system includes the two particles and the thread, woudn't tension being a internal force? I'm sorry if it's a silly question, but I also...
  32. prakhargupta3301

    Are T and T2 the Same in Physics Equilibrium Problems?

    Homework Statement In the figures:[/B] Are T and T2 same? Homework Equations This is just a yes and no answer[/B]The Attempt at a Solution I don't want anything solved. I've actually solved it already and have gotten T2= T NOTE( T≠T1 here)
  33. prakhargupta3301

    Is the Tension in the String Correct?

    Homework Statement We have to find T1 and T2 From right to left objects are: A B C Homework Equations F=ma The Attempt at a Solution Okay. So I found acceleration of whole system: F=ma 200N= (20+10+5)*a 200/35=a a= 40/7 ms-2 Now, finding T1 is fairly simple: f=ma T1=5*(40/7) T1=200/7 Newtons...
  34. BransonMO

    Effect of zero gravity on spinal compression

    I am trying to compare an experiment on spinal changes due to zero-g in astronauts. Researchers simulated zero-g spinal elongation by suspending human subjects so that no part of their body touched the ground. This figure shows the % change in disc thickness for each subject compared to data...
  35. srm

    Calculation of the weight of an insect floating by surface tension

    Homework Statement The surface of a liquid is just able to support the weight of a six-legged insect. The leg ends can be assumed to be spheres each of radius 3.2 × 10−5 m and the weight of the insect is distributed equally over the six legs. The coefficient of surface tension in this case is...
  36. F

    Solve Tension in Rope: 110 Kg Anvil & 9.81m/s^2 Force

    Homework Statement I have a rope held by a hook, which is attached to the ceiling by a chain (with an angle theta), in one side, the rope (with an angle alpha) is attached to a a wall, in the other side, the rope is carrying an anvil of 110 Kg mass in vertical position. What is the tension in...
  37. J

    Finding the tension of a rope given the mass of a pulley

    Homework Statement mass of pulley is 8 kg Homework Equations m1a=T m2g-T=m2a The Attempt at a Solution I solved question with neglecting mass of pulley but should I?
  38. B

    Tension in the string of a simple pendulum

    Homework Statement Is the tension in the string of a pendulum, when averaged over time, larger or smaller than the weight of the pendulum? Quantify your answer. You may also assume that the angular amplitude of the oscillations is small. Homework Equations For tension ##T##, angular...
  39. Suyash Singh

    What is the tension in part GH?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations g is the acceleration due to gravity a is the acceleration of system The Attempt at a Solution g is the acceleration due to gravity Force=3(g+a) Force=6(g-a) solving both equations, a=g/3 tension =force=4g How do i calculate tension in the particular...
  40. A

    Surface Tension of needle on water

    I attempted the question but it was wrong... I don't understand where i went wrong my working seems logical, can someone please help. When a needle is gently placed on the surface of still water (γ = 0.0730 N.m-1) it can be supported by surface tension if the mass of the needle is small enough...
  41. Suyash Singh

    Falling solid cylinder with string

    Homework Statement Homework Equations m:mass of solid cylinder T: tension in string w:angular velocity The Attempt at a Solution m(g-a)=T mg-ma=T a=v^2/r=w^2r now what?
  42. physicsquestionboi

    What Is the Coefficient of Kinetic Friction Between the Ramp and the Crate?

    A steel washer is suspended inside an empty crate from a light string attached to the top of the crate. The crate slides down a long ramp that is inclined at an angle of 37 above the horizontal. The crate has mass 154 kg. You are sitting inside the crate; your mass is 61 kg. As the crate is...
  43. D

    B Showing/proving a physical relationship

    I derived a relationship between frequency and tension of a string, accounting for tension's effect in the linear density of the string. So in a nutshell, the equation is more complicated and is in the form of f^2=aT^2+bT (f is frequency, T is tension, ab are constants involving the control...
  44. D

    Tension and frequency of a vibrating violin string

    1. The problem statement, all variables, and given/known data So I'm doing an IB extended essay on the relationship between frequency and tension of a violin string. As you apply more tension to the string (using weights and pulley), the frequency will be higher, as shown below. There's not too...
  45. J

    Finding Tension force in a SHM Pendulum

    Homework Statement A 110 kg panda is riding on a 3.0 m long swing whose mass can be considered negligible. The highest point of its arc occurs when the swing makes a 20° angle with the vertical. What the magnitude of the total tension in the ropes of the swing at that point? m (mass of panda)...
  46. J

    Finding Tension Force in a Metal Stick Connected to the Ceiling

    Homework Statement There is a metal stick that is connected to the ceiling with another one. The angle between them is 60°. Calculate the tension force of the bottom one. Homework Equations T = f N or actually none, except trygonometry The Attempt at a Solution [/B] I tried using this...
  47. S

    Y-intercept of a lambda square VS tension of standing wave

    Hi all! I am doing an experiment where we create a standing wave by attaching a string to a hanging mass at one end and to a string vibrator at the other (the string passes through a pulley). When plotting the graph, the slope is inevitably 1/(u*f^2) where u is the linear density and f the...
  48. harambe

    Tension in the wire connecting two blocks

    Homework Statement Two blocks each having masses of 3.3 kg are connected by a wire CD and the system is suspended from the ceiling by another wire AB.The linear mass density of the wire AB is 10X10^-3kgm^-1 and that of CD is 8X10^-3.The speeds of the transverse waves produced in AB and CD are...
  49. J

    Tension of Rope: Cosmonaut & Spaceship Orbit in Planetary Gravity

    Homework Statement What is the tension of this rope? Cosmonaut m=100kg is outside of spaceship M=5 tons on rope with length 64m. Cosmonaut along with his spaceship moves in orbit at a neglible distance. m=100kg M=5000kg L=64m Planet's mass 6*10^24 Planet's radius 6400km Homework Equations...
  50. B

    Hanging pith balls on a thread...charge, Fg, Fe and tension

    Homework Statement Two pith balls each have a mass of 1.0g and equal charges. One pith ball is hung from an insulating thread. The other is fixed at a horizontal distance of 3.0cm from the first, The first hangs at an angle of 30.0° from the vertical. Find: a) the gravitational force on the...
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