Calculate Tension in String Supporting Copper Block

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In summary, the question poses a scenario where a string is supporting a solid copper block with a mass of 1kg and density of 9*10^3 kg/m^3. The block is completely immersed in water with a density of 1*10^3 kg/m^3. The task is to calculate the tension in the string. The attempt at a solution involves determining the upthrust and volume of the block, but the student is unsure of the components involved and their respective units. The tutor prompts the student to use the given quantities and units to calculate the volume of the block, which can then be used to determine the tension in the string.
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Homework Statement



a string supports a solid copper block off mass 1kg(density= 9*103 kgm3) which is completely immersed in water ( density= 1*103kgm3). calc the tension in the string.

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don`t know

The Attempt at a Solution



no clue.
 
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luckyme said:
no clue.

luckyme, we do not do your work for you here on the PF. We can offer tutorial assistance, but you *must* attempt to do the work first. Your other threads with no attempts at working the problems have been deleted. You may re-post them if you show some work.

Now, what are the two components that go into the tension on the string? The weight of the block (in air), and what?
 
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the question doesn't say abt surface area. would you work out the upthrust first . don't know volume of water either, don't undstand the componetns.
 
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luckyme said:
the question doesn't say abt surface area. would you work out the upthrust first . don't know volume of water either, don't undstand the componetns.

You are given the mass and density of the block. How would you use those to calculate the volume of the block? Use the units to keep your calculation straight.
 
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maybe divide by a cubic meter.
 
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luckyme said:
maybe divide by a cubic meter.

Don't guess. Use the quantities given, and look at their units. Carry the units along in your calculations along with the numbers, to be sure that you are doing the correct things to get the answer you want.

The units of mass are kg.

The units of density are kg/m^3.

The units of volume are m^3.

What equation could you write to get the volume from the density and mass?

V = ? / ?
 

Related to Calculate Tension in String Supporting Copper Block

1. What is tension?

Tension is a force that is exerted on an object by a string, rope, or cable when it is stretched or pulled. It is a pulling force that acts in the direction of the string.

2. How is tension calculated?

To calculate tension in a string supporting a copper block, you need to know the weight of the block, the acceleration due to gravity, and the angle at which the string is being pulled. The formula for tension is T = m*g*cos(theta), where T is the tension, m is the mass of the block, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and theta is the angle between the string and the horizontal.

3. Why is it important to calculate tension in a string?

Calculating tension in a string is important because it helps determine the strength and stability of the string. It also allows us to understand the forces acting on an object and how they affect its motion. This information is crucial in engineering and physics applications, such as building structures or designing machines.

4. How does the weight of the object affect tension in the string?

The weight of an object affects tension in a string because the greater the weight, the greater the force pulling down on the string. This results in a higher tension in the string. In other words, the tension in a string is directly proportional to the weight of the object it is supporting.

5. Can tension in a string ever be greater than the weight of the object it is supporting?

No, tension in a string can never be greater than the weight of the object it is supporting. This is because the string can only withstand a certain amount of force before breaking. If the tension exceeds the weight of the object, the string will break and the object will fall.

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