Tension in rope

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What is tension in a rope?

Back

Tension is the force exerted along the length of a rope or string when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.

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What is the normal force?

Back

The normal force is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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What is the weight of an object?

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Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity, calculated as the mass of the object multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity (W = mg).

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What is net force?

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Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object, determining its acceleration according to Newton's second law (F_net = ma).

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact, acting parallel to the surfaces.

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What happens to tension in a rope when an object is at rest?

Back

When an object is at rest, the tension in the rope is equal to the forces acting on the object, balancing them out.

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How does the angle of an incline affect tension?

Back

The angle of an incline affects the components of weight acting parallel and perpendicular to the surface, influencing the tension in the rope.

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

Back

In a pulley system, the tension in the rope is equal to the weight of the mass being supported, assuming no acceleration.

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What is the role of tension in a static equilibrium situation?

Back

In static equilibrium, the tension in the rope balances other forces, resulting in no net force and no movement.

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What is the difference between static and dynamic tension?

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Static tension occurs when an object is at rest, while dynamic tension occurs when an object is moving or accelerating.