Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Applications of Newton's Laws - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 185: 99

Answer

$T=mgsin\theta$

Work Step by Step

We can find the required formula for tension as follows: The horizontal component of weight is $W_x=Wsin\theta$ and the horizontal component of force is given as $F_x=T-W_x$ $\implies F_x=T-Wsin\theta$ But the horizontal force is zero $\implies T=Wsin\theta$ $\implies T=mgsin\theta$ Now we check for $\theta=0^{\circ}$ $T=mgsin(0^{\circ})=0$ and $\theta=90^{\circ}$ $T=mgsin(90^{\circ})=mg$
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