Test Your Knowledge on the Force of Tension!

The symbol used to represent the force of tension is a capital F sub T or sometimes just capital T.

The force of tension refers to the force transmitted through a rope, cable, string or wire pulled taut by forces acting on both ends.

Objects such as ropes, cables, wires, strings, chains, or even dental floss can cause a tension force.

<p>The tension forces are always pointed toward the other end and directed along the rope, and are in opposite directions on opposite ends of the rope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, the magnitude of the tension forces on both ends of the rope is the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tension force of the rope is the same when only one person is pulling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tension force is divided into two separate forces, one on each end of the rope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, the tension forces on each end of the rope do not have to be the same magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tension force goes to zero when both people stop pulling on the rope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The force of tension is always a pull and never a push.</p> Signup and view all the answers