A stationary block of mass 35 Kg is suspended on a string. What is the tension in the string ?( Neglect the mass of the string)

Tstring = 343.35 [N].

Explanation:

Since the block is in equilibrium, we can say that the sum of the forces on the Y-axis or vertical is equal to zero.

∑Fy = 0

where:

Tstring = tension of the string [N]

W = weight of the block [N]

And the weight can be calculated multiplying the mass of the block by the gravity acceleration.

Now replacing:

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh

where… mass: measured in kilograms (kg)

gravity: gravity constant on earth = 10.00 m/s2

height: measured in meters (m)

gpe: measured in joules (j) or kilojoules (kj)

how do you solve gpe?

gravitational potential energy (gpe) is the energy an object has because of its position above the. ground.

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh.

mass:

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given values:

mass = 0.3 kg.

answer: a. same unit

explanation: