A string of length 'L' and mass 'M' is lyin on a horizontal table. a force'F' is applied at one of its ends. tension in the string at a distance x from which force is applied is.....................

Dear Nagarjun,

F = Ma

and T = (xM/L)a  at distance x

so, T = xF/L

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Anil Pannikar

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mass of string =M length of string=L. T=ma where m is mass of L-x distance of string from other end T=M/l *L-x *a put a=F/M and get your ans