How Do You Calculate the Tension in a Rope Holding a Chandelier?

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The problem involves calculating the tension in a rope holding a chandelier, with specific details about the chandelier's mass and the lengths of the chains suspending it. The subject area relates to mechanics and forces in physics.

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  • Participants discuss the initial steps to approach the problem, including the consideration of gravitational force and the need to incorporate the lengths of the chains. There are suggestions to draw a free body diagram to visualize the forces involved.

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The discussion has highlighted the original poster's uncertainty in starting the problem. Some participants express frustration over the lack of initial effort shown by the original poster, while others emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying concepts before proceeding.

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A 45 kg chandelier is suspended by two chains of lengths 5 m and 8 m attached to two points in the ceiling 11 m apart. Find the tension in the 5 m rope.
 
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Well, see, I'm not so sure how to start. I'm assuming I'd multiply mass with gravity...? I don't know how to incorporate the lengths.
 
ttpp1124 said:
Well, see, I'm not so sure how to start. I'm assuming I'd multiply mass with gravity...? I don't know how to incorporate the lengths.
Draw a free body diagram and show what it is.
 
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How is it that you have a homework problem that you don't even know how to start? Did you miss a class? If so, I suggest that you get the notes and learn the material.
 
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phinds said:
How is it that you have a homework problem that you don't even know how to start? Did you miss a class? If so, I suggest that you get the notes and learn the material.
listen buddy you either help me get started or leave
 
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ttpp1124 said:
listen buddy you either help me get started or leave
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listen buddy you either help me get started or leave
Thread will remain closed. OP has been reminded to show their best efforts to work the problem in their first post, so we can provide quality tutorial help.
 

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