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Ch 04: Newton's Laws of Motion
Young & Freedman Calc - University Physics 15th Edition
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Chapter 4, Problem 3

Due to a jaw injury, a patient must wear a strap (Fig. E4.34.3) that produces a net upward force of 5.005.00 N on his chin. The tension is the same throughout the strap. To what tension must the strap be adjusted to provide the necessary upward force?
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Step 1: Analyze the forces acting on the chin. The strap creates two tension forces, each pulling upward at an angle of 75.0° relative to the horizontal. The net upward force required is 5.00 N.
Step 2: Break down the tension forces into their vertical and horizontal components. The vertical component of each tension force contributes to the net upward force. Use the formula for the vertical component: T_vertical = T * sin(θ), where T is the tension and θ is the angle.
Step 3: Since there are two straps, the total vertical force is the sum of the vertical components of both straps: F_net = 2 * T * sin(θ). Substitute the given values: F_net = 5.00 N and θ = 75.0°.
Step 4: Rearrange the equation to solve for the tension T: T = F_net / (2 * sin(θ)). This equation will give the tension required in the strap.
Step 5: Plug in the values for F_net and θ into the equation. Use a calculator to find sin(75.0°), and then compute the tension T.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Tension in a String

Tension is the force transmitted through a string, rope, or strap when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends. In this scenario, the tension in the strap must counteract the forces acting on the patient's chin, providing the necessary upward force. The tension is uniform throughout the strap, meaning it remains constant at all points along its length.
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Net Force

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration according to Newton's second law of motion. In this case, the net upward force of 5.00 N must be achieved by adjusting the tension in the strap, which means the tension must equal the net force required to lift the chin.
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Equilibrium

An object is in equilibrium when the sum of the forces acting on it is zero, resulting in no acceleration. In this context, the strap must create a tension that balances the downward forces acting on the chin, allowing the net force to be directed upward. Achieving equilibrium is essential for the strap to effectively support the patient's chin without causing further injury.
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