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DustinKelley
Jan 28, 2009, 07:16 PM
I have a Physics problem dealing with tension.
I crow sits on a rope between 2 poles, the combined weight with crow and rope is 7.2N and the angle theta is 15degrees on both sides, what is the tension on the rope? HELP!

adri007
Jan 29, 2009, 10:53 AM
7.2N divided by 2 sin(15)

Capuchin
Jan 30, 2009, 05:18 AM
Think, the tension in the wire has to provide enough upwards force to counter the weight of the crow and wire.

Does this help?