Force of tension of spring and rope

In summary, the force of tension in a spring or rope is the pulling or stretching force that keeps the object in tension and prevents it from collapsing or breaking. It can be calculated using Hooke's Law and is affected by the length, thickness, and material of the spring or rope. As the length of the spring or rope increases, the force of tension also increases. It is possible for the force of tension to be greater than the applied force due to the potential energy stored in the stretched or compressed spring or rope.
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why is the tension force of spring conservative and tension force of rope not conservative ??
 
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Depends on the rope - some are stretchy and springy and the energy from extension can be recovered.But, have you ever tried to push a rope.?
 
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Mmm I don't think so , so you mean that tension force is conservative when the rope can be recovered and returned to its normal condition right ?
 

1. What is the force of tension in a spring or rope?

The force of tension in a spring or rope is the pulling force or stretching force that is exerted on the object. It is the force that keeps the object in tension and prevents it from collapsing or breaking.

2. How is the force of tension calculated?

The force of tension can be calculated using Hooke's Law, which states that the force exerted by a spring or rope is directly proportional to the amount of stretch or compression.

F = -kx

where F is the force of tension, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position.

3. What factors affect the force of tension in a spring or rope?

The force of tension is affected by the length, thickness, and material of the spring or rope. The force of tension also increases with the amount of stretch or compression applied to the object.

4. How does the force of tension change as the length of the spring or rope is increased?

The force of tension increases as the length of the spring or rope is increased. This is because a longer spring or rope will require a greater force to stretch or compress it to the same distance as a shorter spring or rope.

5. Can the force of tension in a spring or rope be greater than the applied force?

Yes, the force of tension in a spring or rope can be greater than the applied force. This is because the spring or rope can store potential energy as it is stretched or compressed, which increases the force of tension within it.

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