Calculate Tension: 65.0kg Box with 4.8m/s Velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a rope supporting a 65.0 kg box that is accelerating upwards at 4.8 m/s² while moving at a velocity of 4.8 m/s. To determine the tension, one must apply Newton's 2nd law, which states that the net force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration. The tension in the rope must counteract both the gravitational force and provide the necessary force for the upward acceleration.

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Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. Hopefully someone can help me out.

The problem is their is a 65.0 kg box hanging from a rope. The box has a velocity of 4.8 m/s in the Y direction and is speeding up at 4.8 m/s^2. The Y axis points up.

The question is, how do i calculate the tension on the rope?

TIA
 
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skandaluz said:
Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. Hopefully someone can help me out.

The problem is their is a 65.0 kg box hanging from a rope. The box has a velocity of 4.8 m/s in the Y direction and is speeding up at 4.8 m/s^2. The Y axis points up.

The question is, how do i calculate the tension on the rope?

TIA
Welcome! Identify the forces acting on the box and apply Newton's 2nd law. Please show your attempt.
 

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