What Factors Affect the Tension on Cord C Before a Mass Hits the Ground?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in cord C before a mass hits the ground. The user calculates acceleration using the formula involving the masses and gravitational force, arriving at a value of 4.6. There is a question about whether tension can be determined by multiplying the sum of the masses by this acceleration. Participants clarify that the tension relates to the difference in the weights of the masses used in the acceleration calculation. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurately determining the tension in the cord.
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how do i find tension on cord C before one mass hits the ground?

i got the acceleration =(3.2-1.2/3.2+1.2)9.8 = 4.6
now is the tension sum of their masses times acceleration?
 
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bhannubhakta said:
this is the image
cord.jpg


how do i find tension on cord C before one mass hits the ground?

i got the acceleration =(3.2-1.2/3.2+1.2)9.8 = 4.6
now is the tension sum of their masses times acceleration?

Yes, but what is that?

Isn't it the difference in their weight that you used to calculate the acceleration in the first place?
 

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