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Good. Now fill in the other side of the ΣF=ma equation.physicsquestion said:
Tension of a string attached to an instrument inside rocket
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The discussion revolves around calculating the tension in a wire holding a 6.00-kg instrument inside a rocket landing vertically while decelerating at 2.40 m/s². Participants clarify the forces acting on the instrument, which include gravity and the tension from the wire, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between forces and accelerations. The gravitational force is calculated as 58.8 N (6 kg * 9.8 m/s²), and the net force equation is established as T - mg = ma. After some confusion, the correct approach is confirmed, leading to the successful calculation of tension in the wire. The conversation highlights the learning process and the importance of understanding the underlying physics concepts.
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