Tension in Wire Connecting Rods A & B

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Start date Nov 9, 2009
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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a wire connecting two rods, A and B, with a 10kg mass suspended from its midpoint, forming two angles of 20 degrees. The formula provided for tension is mg/cos20, where m is the mass and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Participants emphasize that the tension has both horizontal and vertical components, necessitating a detailed analysis of these forces. The complexity arises from the need to resolve the tension into its components to accurately determine the overall tension in the wire. Understanding the interplay of these forces is crucial for solving the problem effectively.

Nov 9, 2009

kubombelar

1. a wire is tied to one end of a rod A and another end B. A 10kg mass is hung from the midpoint of the wire,it forms two base angles of 20 degrees. What is the tension in the wire?

formula: mg/cos20 and am abit stuck

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Nov 9, 2009

Tzim

In this case the tension is not only horizintal of vertcal but it has to componets.Try to analyze the tension.

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