Class 11 Physics simulations · Laws of Motion

A load held by two ropes

Change the symmetry of two supporting ropes and calculate their tensions.

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What to notice

Flatter support ropes need larger tension to hold the same weight.

Key relation

T₁ cosα = T₂ cosβ; T₁ sinα + T₂ sinβ = mg

Try this

Set both angles to 30° and compare each tension with the weight.

What you can change

• Hanging mass: 1 to 30 kg
• Left rope angle: 10 to 80 °
• Right rope angle: 10 to 80 °

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