Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 6 - Force and Motion-II - Problems - Page 146: 70a

Answer

$T = 0.40~N$

Work Step by Step

We can find the angle $\theta$ the string makes with the vertical: $sin~\theta = \frac{r}{L}$ $sin~\theta = \frac{C/(2\pi)}{L}$ $sin~\theta = \frac{C}{2\pi~L}$ $sin~\theta = \frac{0.94~m}{(2\pi)(0.90~m)}$ $\theta = sin^{-1}~\frac{0.94~m}{(2\pi)(0.90~m)}$ $\theta = 9.57^{\circ}$ The vertical component of the tension is equal and opposite to the weight of the bob. We can find the tension $T$ in the string: $T_y = mg$ $T~cos~\theta = mg$ $T = \frac{mg}{cos~\theta}$ $T = \frac{(0.040~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)}{cos~9.57^{\circ}}$ $T = 0.40~N$
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