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Show that, as stated in the text, a force F? exerted on a
Chapter 4, Problem 21(choose chapter or problem)
Show that, as stated in the text, a force \(F_{\perp}\) exerted on a flexible medium at its center and perpendicular to its length (such as on the tightrope wire in Figure \(4.17\) ) gives rise to a tension of magnitude
\(T=\frac{F_{\perp}}{2 \sin (\theta)}\)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
F_prep
4.17
T = F_prep/2 sin (theta)
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Show that, as stated in the text, a force \(F_{\perp}\) exerted on a flexible medium at its center and perpendicular to its length (such as on the tightrope wire in Figure \(4.17\) ) gives rise to a tension of magnitude
\(T=\frac{F_{\perp}}{2 \sin (\theta)}\)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
F_prep
4.17
T = F_prep/2 sin (theta)
ANSWER:
Solution
Step 1
We have to show that F Perpendicular is a flexible medium at the center to the Perpendicular length. Hence we consider a free body diagram.