Does anyone know the formula to find tension

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tonya

does anyone know the formula to find tension

Last edited: Nov 6, 2008

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tonya said:

does anyone know the formula to find tension

Hello tonya! Welcome to PF!

The formula is usually Newton's second law, F_net = ma …

just add all the other forces using vector addition.