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A 59.0kg box hangs from a rope. What is the tension in the rope if The box is at rest?
What is the tension in the rope if The box is at rest?
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SUMMARY
The tension in the rope supporting a 59.0 kg box at rest is equal to the weight of the box. The weight is calculated using the formula Weight = mass × g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²). Therefore, the tension in the rope is 59.0 kg × 9.81 m/s², resulting in a tension of approximately 578.79 N. The equilibrium condition states that the sum of the forces acting on the box equals zero, confirming that tension and weight are balanced.
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