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A rope is tied at one end then rotated in a vertical circle. Why do we take the tension at the free end of the rope as 0(Boundary Condition)?
Why Is Tension Zero at the Free End of a Rotating Rope?
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The tension at the free end of a rotating rope is considered to be zero due to the absence of any external forces acting on that end. When a rope is tied at one end and rotated in a vertical circle, the free end does not exert force on any object, leading to the conclusion that no tension exists there. This boundary condition is essential in understanding the dynamics of rotating systems and the behavior of tension in ropes.
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