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    Jan 28, 2009, 07:16 PM
    physics "tension"
    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!
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    Jan 29, 2009, 10:53 AM

    7.2N divided by 2 sin(15)
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    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.

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