Newtons law - Finding tension, help.

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Start date Nov 29, 2009
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The discussion focuses on the challenge of finding tension in a physics problem related to Newton's laws. The original poster seeks guidance on solving an equation involving tension. Participants suggest moving the conversation to a more appropriate section for better assistance. The need for clear explanations and examples is emphasized to aid understanding. Overall, the thread highlights the importance of proper categorization in educational forums for effective problem-solving.

Nov 29, 2009

rokas

I posted a post in precalculus section because i needed help solving an equation, but I'm stuck on finding tension. Could someone point me in the right direction on how to find tension for this problem?

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Nov 29, 2009

Doc Al

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I'll move that other thread to Intro Physics, which is a better home for it.

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