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

[meelikey]

Force of tension?? WHAT?!

Homework Statement

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!


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

 

[rock.freak667]

If the tension in the cable attached to the ceiling is at an angle $\theta$ to the ceiling. Can you resolve the tension in vertical and horizontal components?

 

[Moetasim]

I can provide a response to your question about the force of tension. The force of tension is the force that is transmitted through a rope, cable, or string when it is pulled at both ends. This force is directed along the length of the rope and can be calculated using the formula T=mg, where T is the tension, m is the mass of the object, and g is the acceleration due to gravity. In this case, the tension in the cable attached to the ceiling can be calculated by using the same formula and plugging in the mass and acceleration due to gravity of the block.

As for the measure of the angle between the ceiling cable and the vertical, there is a formula that can be used in physics called the Law of Cosines. This formula relates the lengths of the sides of a triangle to the cosine of one of its angles. By rearranging this formula, you can solve for the angle you are looking for. However, this may not be necessary in this scenario as the problem does not mention any angles and can likely be solved using basic trigonometry or geometry.

I hope this helps with your understanding of force of tension and the methods for finding angles in physics problems. As always, it is important to carefully read the problem and identify the given information and what is being asked in order to determine the most appropriate approach to solving it. Best of luck on your finals!