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Flipping Physics
Nonuniform Circular Motion - Force of Tension in a Rope
Determining the force of tension in a string as a function of angular position for a ball moving in a vertical circle. A ball of mass m on the end of a string of length L moves in a vertical circle with a non-constant angular...
Flipping Physics
2 Masses on a Pulley - Torque Demonstration
0.100 kg and 0.200 kg masses hang from either side of a frictionless #Pulley with a rotational inertia of 0.0137 kg·m^2 and radius of 0.0385 m. (a) What is the #AngularAcceleration of the pulley? (b) What is the #TensionForce in each...
Flipping Physics
An Introductory Tension Force Problem
Learn how to solve a basic tension force problem with demonstration!
Schooling Online
Physics Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Forces and Newton's Laws - Contact Forces Part 2
It’s no surprise that forces are everywhere! But how do we work out which forces are important, and which ones can be ignored? This lesson will distinguish between external and internal forces, before diving into more examples of contact...
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1: Rotational Kinematics Review
Review of the Rotational Kinematics topics covered in the AP Physics 1 curriculum.
Flipping Physics
How the Force of Tension on a Pulley Changes with Acceleration
We predict and measure the force of tension acting on a pulley while the system is at rest and accelerating.
Curated Video
Cables Under Static Loads: Solving for Forces on a Cable under Concentrated Load
The video explains the concept of cables under static loads, where they can support forces in tension but not in compression. It also illustrates how cables can support concentrated loads and how to determine the forces involved in such...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Contact Forces
In the following video Paul Andersen explains how contact forces result from interatomic forces. [5:29]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tension: Tension in a Accelerating System and Pie in the Face
The second part to a complicated problem. We figure out the tension in the wire connecting two masses. Then we figure our how much we need to accelerate a pie for it to safely reach a man's face. [9:28]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Tension Forces: Lesson 1
This lesson provides the learner with example problems involving tension forces. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Practice w/ Tension Forces."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Rope & Pulley System: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the learner to rope and pulley systems. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Rope & Pulley System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tension Forces & Friction: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how tension forces can be used to determine the friction force acting on an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Tension Forces & Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tension Forces & Weight: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how tension forces can be used to determine the weight of an object. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Tension Forces & Weight."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tension Forces & Weight: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how tension forces can be used to determine the weight of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Tension Forces & Weight."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Tension Forces: Lesson 2
This lesson provides the learner with example problems involving tension forces. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Practice w/ Tension Forces."