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Abel asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 10 years ago

physics question nt sure?

the bigger the angle the higher the tension in the string. (in a situation where a flower pot is hanging stationary on a wall)

Is this statement true?

but then i thought by resolving the force, we use T sin theta because we use vertical force.

Then equate with mg= T sin theta

By using theta i realize bigger angle produce smaller tension, can som1 explain

Update:

Why cos theta.

i tot vertical force use sin theta. anyone explain pls

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  • 10 years ago
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    Nt sure but I'd go cos theta on that one. Assuming SI units, F is measured in newtons (N), m1 and m2 in kilograms (kg), r in meters (m), and the constant G is approximately equal to 6.674×10−11 N m2 kg−2.[4].

    So hence-forth a larger foundation with which to hang the said flower pot.

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