Max Acceleration for 10kg Package: Physics Homework Solution

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The problem involves determining the maximum acceleration of a 10kg package being pulled by a rope that can withstand a maximum tension of 1000N on a frictionless surface.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between tension, force, and acceleration, questioning the validity of the initial acceleration estimate and confirming the application of Newton's second law.

Discussion Status

Some participants have confirmed the use of the formula F=ma and are exploring the implications of tension limits on acceleration. There is an ongoing examination of the maximum allowable acceleration without breaking the rope.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the importance of correct unit representation and the assumptions regarding the frictionless nature of the surface in the context of the problem.

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Homework Statement



a rope can withstand 1000kg N of tension. if the rope is being used to pull a 10kg package across a frictionless surface, what is the greatest acceleration that will not break the rope?

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Not even sure.

is it 100m/s2
 
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The units of tension are N, not kg*N. And yes, a=100m/s^2. You used F=ma, right?
 
yes

so that is the maximum amount of accerlation?
 
Yes, the tension in the rope is the force causing the acceleration. If the acceleration were larger, then the tension in the rope would be > 1000N. It would break.
 

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