(a) Calculate the tension (in N) in a vertical strand of spiderweb if a spider of mass 5.00 x 10-5 kg hangs motionless on it. (Enter a number.) 0.00049 N (b) Calculate the tension (in N) in a horizontal strand of spiderweb if the same spider sits motionless in the middle of it much like the tightrope walker in the figure. 5.0° T₂ TR T. + W TR 5.0° ( ..The.strand sags at an angle of 14.0° below the horizontal. (Enter a number.) XN Enter a number. Compare this with the tension in the vertical strand (find their ratio). (Enter a number.) (tension in horizontal strand) / (tension in vertical strand) = X

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### Educational Exercise: Tension in Spiderweb Strands

#### Problem (a)
Calculate the tension (in Newtons) in a vertical strand of spiderweb if a spider of mass \(5.00 \times 10^{-5}\) kg hangs motionless on it.

- **Calculated Tension**: \(0.00049 \, \text{N}\)

#### Problem (b)
Calculate the tension (in Newtons) in a horizontal strand of spiderweb if the same spider sits motionless in the middle of it, similar to a tightrope walker, as depicted in the figure.

- **Description of Diagram**:
  - A person, acting as a model for the spider, is sitting in the middle of a horizontal strand with two equal angles (\(5.0^\circ\)) on either side.
  - Tensions on the left (\(T_L\)) and right (\(T_R\)) sides are shown with arrows.
  - The weight \(w\) is acting downwards.

- **Strand Angle**: The strand sags at an angle of \(14.0^\circ\) below the horizontal.

#### Calculation Exercise:
- **Task**: Calculate the tension in the horizontal strand (enter a corresponding value in Newtons). 
- **Comparison Task**: Compare this tension with the tension in the vertical strand. Calculate the ratio:
  
  \[
  \text{(tension in horizontal strand)} / \text{(tension in vertical strand)} = \_
  \] 

This exercise explores the principles of tension and equilibrium in physics. Students should use their understanding of force vectors and trigonometry to solve the problems and verify their answers with the given values.
Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Exercise: Tension in Spiderweb Strands #### Problem (a) Calculate the tension (in Newtons) in a vertical strand of spiderweb if a spider of mass \(5.00 \times 10^{-5}\) kg hangs motionless on it. - **Calculated Tension**: \(0.00049 \, \text{N}\) #### Problem (b) Calculate the tension (in Newtons) in a horizontal strand of spiderweb if the same spider sits motionless in the middle of it, similar to a tightrope walker, as depicted in the figure. - **Description of Diagram**: - A person, acting as a model for the spider, is sitting in the middle of a horizontal strand with two equal angles (\(5.0^\circ\)) on either side. - Tensions on the left (\(T_L\)) and right (\(T_R\)) sides are shown with arrows. - The weight \(w\) is acting downwards. - **Strand Angle**: The strand sags at an angle of \(14.0^\circ\) below the horizontal. #### Calculation Exercise: - **Task**: Calculate the tension in the horizontal strand (enter a corresponding value in Newtons). - **Comparison Task**: Compare this tension with the tension in the vertical strand. Calculate the ratio: \[ \text{(tension in horizontal strand)} / \text{(tension in vertical strand)} = \_ \] This exercise explores the principles of tension and equilibrium in physics. Students should use their understanding of force vectors and trigonometry to solve the problems and verify their answers with the given values.
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