Calculating Tension Forces: A Beginner's Guide to Physics

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This discussion centers on calculating tension forces in physics, specifically using free body diagrams and acceleration. The user, identified as "barbieprincess," seeks assistance in understanding these concepts but lacks sufficient details for others to provide targeted help. The response emphasizes the importance of sharing specific problems to facilitate effective support from the community.

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barbieprincess87
ok so I am taking physics and have NO clue whatsoever what we are doing... how do you calculate the tension forces using acceleration an free body diagrams?
 
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Hi barbieprincess,

You should post calls for homework help in the Homework Help Zone, available on the site's main page.

Also, there really isn't enough information in what you've said -- tensions and accelerations -- for anyone to actually be able to help you.

Why don't you post some specific problems that you have been unable to solve, along with your thoughts on how to solve them? We'll try to help you through their solutions.

- Warren
 
thanks!

ok thank you! I am new to the site and i don't know what I am doing. i just need some help! ill try the homework help section and post the problem. thanks again!
 

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