Understanding the Forces at Play to 3D Modeling Fnety Force

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The discussion focuses on the concept of tension in a cord and its relationship to free body diagrams, specifically in the context of a spring scale measuring the weight of an object, like salami. It clarifies that while the forces may cancel each other out, the spring scale does not read zero; instead, it reflects the tension in the cord. The tension remains consistent on both sides of the spring scale, leading to the same reading in different scenarios. Participants seek clarification on the readings of the spring scale in various parts of the problem, emphasizing the importance of understanding force equilibrium. Overall, the conversation highlights the nuances of force measurement and equilibrium in physics.
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If you have been drawing free body diagrams, you should note that the reading on the scale is the tension in the cord.
 
hmmm i am trying it should be equal to zero the other force so they cancel each other isn't right?
 
In part a, the tension in the cord 'cancels out' the weight of the salami, and therfore, the salami doesn't move (F_net = 0 per Newton 1 for bodies at rest). But that does not imply the spring scale reads 0 for that case, does it? Is the scale reading in part c different from the scale reading in part b? Why or why not?
 
its is the same but i guess they cancel each other because of the same force is this correct?
 
The tension on each side of the spring scale is the same. But what does the spring scale read in part c?
 
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