How Do You Calculate Tension in a Cable and Measure Angles in Physics?

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To calculate the tension in a cable, the force of tension is defined as the force transmitted through the cable, which can be determined using Newton's second law. For a block with a mass of 5.0 kg and a horizontal cable tension of 15.0 N, the tension in the ceiling cable can be found by resolving the forces acting on the block. To measure the angle between the ceiling cable and the vertical, one can use trigonometric relationships, specifically sine and cosine functions, to resolve the tension into vertical and horizontal components. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between tension, mass, and angles in physics problems. Accurate calculations are essential for solving these types of physics questions effectively.
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Force of tension?? WHAT?!

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16. The mass of the block on the end of the string is 5.0 kg. The tension in the horizontal cable is 15.0 N.

Determine the tension in the cable attached to the ceiling.

I know that force of tension is The force felt by a rope or cable that transmits another force and a force is a push or a pull or interaction between 2 or more objects. but is there a formula or something?


Determine the measure of the angle between the ceiling cable and the vertical.
please help asap, i have finals soon and need help! :frown:


i know that to find an angle you can measure it, but is there a specific formula for doing it in physics?
 
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