(a) Calculate the tension (in N) in a vertical strand of spiderweb if a spider of mass 7.00 x 105 kg hangs motionless on it. (Enter a number.) 7.84 XN (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° T₁ TR W TR 5.0° The strand sags at an angle of 13.0° below the horizontal. (Enter a number.) 2.26 XN Compare this with the tension in the vertical strand (find their ratio). (Enter a number.) (tension in horizontal strand)/(tension in vertical strand) = 2.88 X

(a) Calculate the tension (in N) in a vertical strand of spiderweb if a spider of mass 7.00 x 105 kg hangs motionless on it. (Enter a number.) 7.84 XN (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° T₁ TR W TR 5.0° The strand sags at an angle of 13.0° below the horizontal. (Enter a number.) 2.26 XN Compare this with the tension in the vertical strand (find their ratio). (Enter a number.) (tension in horizontal strand)/(tension in vertical strand) = 2.88 X

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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