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Grade 11Mechanics

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

Profile image of Rahul Ramesh
15 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Chetan Mandayam Nayakar
15 Years ago

 

Dear Rahul, 

acceleration of string =F/M, mass of portion of string between distance x and other end of string=M(1-x/L). tension at distance x=M(1-x/L)F/M=F(1-x/L)

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