The tension force is a force directed through an object such as a cable that is being created by a force on the opposite end. If a force of 50 newtons is used to hold a rope that is suspending an object, the 50 newtons is transmitted through the rope to the object. Tension is measured in Newtons.
Examples:
A rope is used to suspend a 50kg object on Earth. Earth has an acceleration due to gravity of 9.8m/s/s.
What is the force of tension acting on the object from the rope?
Solve for the force needed to hold the rope in place. f = m(50)a(9.8) f = 490N
The force used to hold up the rope is transmitted through the rope and equal to the force of tension acting on the object.
The force of tension acting on the object from the rope is 490N.
Tension:
Define:
The tension force is a force directed through an object such as a cable that is being created by a force on the opposite end. If a force of 50 newtons is used to hold a rope that is suspending an object, the 50 newtons is transmitted through the rope to the object. Tension is measured in Newtons.Examples:
A rope is used to suspend a 50kg object on Earth. Earth has an acceleration due to gravity of 9.8m/s/s.What is the force of tension acting on the object from the rope?
Solve for the force needed to hold the rope in place. f = m(50)a(9.8) f = 490N
The force used to hold up the rope is transmitted through the rope and equal to the force of tension acting on the object.
The force of tension acting on the object from the rope is 490N.
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Sources
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/Phys/Class/newtlaws/u2l2b.html#tensionhttp://www.matter.org.uk/schools/SchoolsGlossary/tensile-force.html