Show that, a force F1 exerted on a flexible medium at its center and perpendicular to its length (such as on the tightrope wire in Figure 5.26) gives rise to a tension of magnitude T = F_/2 sin (0).

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Show that,
a force F1
exerted on a flexible medium at its center and
perpendicular to its length (such as on the
tightrope wire in Figure 5.26) gives rise to a
tension of magnitude T = F1/2 sin (0).
Transcribed Image Text:Show that, a force F1 exerted on a flexible medium at its center and perpendicular to its length (such as on the tightrope wire in Figure 5.26) gives rise to a tension of magnitude T = F1/2 sin (0).
5.0° -
TR
5.0°
w
y A
TR
Figure 5.26 The weight of a tightrope walker causes a wire to sag by 5.0°. The system of interest is the point in the wire at which the
tightrope walker is standing.
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Transcribed Image Text:5.0° - TR 5.0° w y A TR Figure 5.26 The weight of a tightrope walker causes a wire to sag by 5.0°. The system of interest is the point in the wire at which the tightrope walker is standing. 13
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