Shortyyy said:what is the tension in each rope if he is hanging straight down?
Shortyyy said:Sorry, I stuffed it up. fixed.
I have drawn a basic diagram but just do not know the formulas etc
Thanks.
Shortyyy said:Vectors? - Gravity, equilibrium, constructed vectors for the ropes?
Am i wayyyy off track?
Shortyyy said:This is the bit I am having trouble with.
So the forces acting would be gravity pulling Z down, which needs an equal and opposite vector for equilibrium (upward). the vector of the diagonal of the parallelogram?
Its got me royally stumped.
rock.freak667 said:Well if you remove all the green for the moment, you just have the ropes and the mass.
Now acting on the mass (vertically), there is tension and weight (you know that acts downwards). So what direction should the tension act in this rope?
Similarly, horizontally, there is only tension acting.
Shortyyy said:Vertically the direction of the tension in the rope should be upward.
Horizontally the tension in the rope should be acting toward the wall?
rock.freak667 said:Yes that is correct. So if vertically the mass does not move, what is the resultant force in the vertical direction? (Do the same horizontally)
The horizontal string won't have any tension value unless you intentionally tighten it up and induce a value in it, in which case the mass and the upper rope will swing in toward the wall at a certain angle, but that's a different problem.songoku said:oh, i see
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but in fact i think it's possible to construct such system. I hang the mass and add a horizontal string which has a certain value of tension
Tension is a force that occurs when an object is pulled or stretched in opposite directions. It is measured in units of force, such as newtons or pounds, and can be found in various forms, including horizontal and vertical tension.
Horizontal tension is a force that occurs when an object is pulled or stretched in a horizontal direction. This type of tension can be found in structures such as bridges, where the weight of the bridge is supported by the tension in the cables.
Vertical tension is a force that occurs when an object is pulled or stretched in a vertical direction. This type of tension can be found in structures such as tall buildings, where the weight of the building is supported by the tension in the columns and beams.
Tension forces play a crucial role in the stability and strength of structures. Horizontal tension helps to distribute weight and provide stability, while vertical tension helps to support and balance the weight of the structure. Without proper tension forces, structures can collapse or become unstable.
Tension forces can be calculated using equations such as Newton's Second Law, which states that force equals mass times acceleration. The amount of tension in a structure can also be calculated using the properties of the materials used and the angle at which the forces are applied.