The discussion centers around the concept of tension in the context of an incline plane problem, specifically questioning the dimensionality of tension as described in a provided image. Participants are exploring whether tension is solely measured in the horizontal direction or if it also has a vertical component.
The conversation is ongoing, with participants expressing confusion and seeking clarification on the nature of tension in relation to the incline. Some have noted the importance of understanding the components of tension, while others are attempting to reconcile differing interpretations of the problem.
There appears to be a misunderstanding regarding the representation of tension in the problem, particularly in how it relates to the axes used for analysis. The original poster and others are grappling with the implications of the definitions and components of tension as they relate to the incline plane setup.
yougene said:Thanks for your time.
This is noted. Even with the rotated axis, T still has a vertical component.
What he seems to be implying is that tension is only the horizontal component of force T. This I'm finding hard to digest.