tension
Chinese equivalent: 张力
tension The pulling force exerted by a string, rope, or rod on an object along its length.
Syllabus path: Mechanics › Newton's Laws of Motion and Their Applications
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tension The pulling force exerted by a string, rope, or rod on an object along its length.
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Newton's Laws of Motion and Their Applications
Newton's Laws of Motion and Their Applications 1. Overview Newton's laws establish the causal link between "Force" and "Motion". 1st Law (Inertia): Force is the cause of changing motion, not maintaining it. 2nd Law (Dynamics): Quantifies the relationship ( F = ma ). 3rd Law (Inte…
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