How does the length and angle affect the tension force on the two ropes carrying a mass that is attached to a ceiling? what i mean is, which will have a greater tension force, is it the rope with a larger angle and a shorter length or vice versa?

i'm just need to make sure that i'm doing the right thing..thanks!

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How does the length and angle affect the tension force on the two ropes carrying a mass that is attached to a ceiling? what i mean is, which will have a greater tension force, is it the rope with a larger angle and a shorter length or vice versa?

i'm just need to make sure that i'm doing the right thing..thanks!

agent0smith · Answer

Completely vertical ropes have the least tension

The more horizontal the ropes, the greater the tension

anonymous · Answer

oh okay thanks!

agent0smith · Answer

Oh and length has no significant effect on tension, if you're ignoring the weight of the rope (obviously a very heavy long rope has tension due to its weight)

anonymous · Answer

the length will not affect the tension?

anonymous · Answer

To solve the problem, start with balancing the forces, which means that the vertical component of force from each of the lengths of the rope must sum to the total weight supported.

Then use the torques, force x lever arm distance,  and have them balance counter-clockwise plus clockwise. Need a drawing and some angles and lengths to do this right.