Calculating Tension on 40in Wire with 39in Eyelits - Homework Help

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To calculate the tension on a 40-inch wire connected to 39-inch eylets supporting an 8-pound picture frame, the tension is indeed 18 pounds. The discussion confirms this calculation and raises the question of whether the answer should be converted to newtons, depending on the requirements of the textbook or teacher. The conversion factor for pounds to newtons is approximately 4.448, which may be relevant for those needing the answer in metric units. Understanding the relationship between the wire length, distance between eylets, and weight is crucial for accurate tension calculations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of following specific guidelines provided by educational materials.

Oct 17, 2005

skialta

i need help on this question.
a picture is hung on a wall. the wire is 40in. long and the eyelits that the wire is connected to are 39in. apart. the weight of the picture frame is 8lbs. what is the tension on the wire?

is the answer 18lbs of tension?

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Oct 17, 2005

Chi Meson

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You are correct.

Oct 17, 2005

lawtonfogle

does the book (or your teacher) require it in neutons?

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