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(a) Calculate the tension (in N) in a vertical strand of spiderweb if a spider of mass 7.00 x 105 kg hangs motionless on it. (Enter a number.)
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(b) Calculate the tension (in N) in a horizontal strand of spiderweb if the same spider sits motionless in the middle of it much like the tightrope walker in the figure.
5.0°
T₁
TR
Tờ Ta
W
-5.0°
The strand sags at an angle of 11.0° below the horizontal. (Enter a number.)
N
Compare this with the tension in the vertical strand (find their ratio). (Enter a number.)
(tension in horizontal strand)/(tension in vertical strand)
=
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Transcribed Image Text:(a) Calculate the tension (in N) in a vertical strand of spiderweb if a spider of mass 7.00 x 105 kg hangs motionless on it. (Enter a number.) N (b) Calculate the tension (in N) in a horizontal strand of spiderweb if the same spider sits motionless in the middle of it much like the tightrope walker in the figure. 5.0° T₁ TR Tờ Ta W -5.0° The strand sags at an angle of 11.0° below the horizontal. (Enter a number.) N Compare this with the tension in the vertical strand (find their ratio). (Enter a number.) (tension in horizontal strand)/(tension in vertical strand) =
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