Inertia or Tension: Pulling a Stretched String

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Start date May 25, 2009
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Pulling a stretched string generates a force that can be attributed to tension in the string rather than inertia. Tension occurs when the string is stretched, creating a force that acts along its length. Inertia, on the other hand, relates to an object's resistance to changes in its state of motion. The force felt on the hand is a direct result of the tension created when the string is pulled. Understanding the distinction between tension and inertia clarifies the mechanics involved in this scenario.

May 25, 2009

rahil

Recently, I pulled a streached sting. and got a force on my had which was so string that I had to remove my hand frem thers. Was it due to Inertia or due to tension in the spring.?

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May 25, 2009

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Your question would be easier to address if you would proofread it.

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