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A box suspended by a rope is pulled to one side by a horizontal force. The tension in the rope increases! Why is it so?
Hamza Abbasi said:A box suspended by a rope is pulled to one side by a horizontal force. The tension in the rope increases! Why is it so?
Because for every action if force there is an equal and opposite reaction. Thus this equal reaction must get exerted upon the rope, as it is supporting the object on which the force was exerted. Ergo...more tension on the rope.Hamza Abbasi said:A box suspended by a rope is pulled to one side by a horizontal force. The tension in the rope increases! Why is it so?
Tension in a rope is a force that is exerted on the rope when it is pulled or stretched. It is the measure of the amount of force that is being applied to the rope.
The weight of an object has a direct effect on the amount of tension in the rope. The heavier the object, the more tension will be exerted on the rope.
When an object is suspended in a box, the weight of the object is distributed evenly throughout the box. This causes the tension in the rope to increase as the weight is being supported by multiple points rather than just one.
The angle of the rope has a significant impact on the tension. The greater the angle, the greater the tension will be. This is because a larger angle means the force is being distributed over a larger area, resulting in a greater tension being exerted on the rope.
Yes, the type of rope used can affect the tension. Different types of rope have different properties and can stretch or break at different levels of tension. It is important to use a rope that is suitable for the amount of tension being applied to prevent any accidents or damage.