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Tension is a pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, cable, or any flexible connector. It acts along the direction of the connector and has equal magnitude at both ends.

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An acrobat walks across a (massless) tightrope between two buildings. As she walks, the rope sags a little, and makes some angle to the horizontal. Which of the following actions would increase the tension in the rope?
A horizontal, uniform board of weight 125 N and length 4 m is supported by vertical chains at each end. A person weighing 500 N is sitting on the board. The tension in the right chain is 250 N. How far from the left end of the board is the person sitting?
A 2 kg mass is attached to the end of a 1m long rope. The mass is swung in a vertical circle using the other end of the rope. If the speed of the mass at the highest point in the circle is 5 m/s, what is the tension in the rope at that point? Assume that gravity is 10 m/s.
A 2 kg mass is attached to the end of a 1m long rope. The mass is swung in a vertical circle using the other end of the rope. If the speed of the mass at the lowest point in the circle is 5 m/s, what is the tension in the rope at that point? Assume that gravity is 10 m/s.
An object is attached to one end of a free rope and is being spun in a vertical circle. At the highest point of the circle, tension and weight are ___________.
An object is attached to one end of a free rope and is being spun in a vertical circle. At the lowest point of the circle, tension and weight are ___________.
An object is attached to one end of a free rope and is being spun in a vertical circle. At the highest point of the circle, tension is ___________ the gravitational force.

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AP Physics 1 - Unit 2 Overview: Dynamics

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