Concept explainers
To Calculate: The tension in the wire
Whether it is possible to increase the tension in the wire so that there is no sag.
Answer to Problem 58GP
The tension force is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
From the diagram, the force equilibrium condition for the vertical direction is given as,
Where T is the tension force,
Calculation:
The tension force is given as,
There is no sag because it is not possible to increase the tension. For balancing the gravity force, there always be a vertical component of the tension.
Conclusion:
However, the larger the tension gets, the smaller the sag angle will be.
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