Force Vectors
Descripition
If guy wires are used to stabilize a tower, what is the minimum number of wires necessary? Imagine what would happen if you only used one or two wires. The guy wires work together so that the tower does not fall in any direction. As long as there are no external forces and the wires are equally spaced, each of the wires should be experiencing an equal amount of tension. The tension in each guy wire can be expressed as a vector force. It is important that values are given for each force so that engineers can make informed decisions about the necessary strength of guy wires and their support mechanisms.
Conclusion Questions
1. In order to reduce the amount of exerted force, the two people pulling the sled need to move closer together. When further apart, more "wasted force" is applied.
2. If two people are pulling an object with forces of 50N and 75N there would be a range from 25N to 125N. The range is at 25N if they are pulling in opposite directions. The range would be 125N in they are pulling in the same direction.
2. If two people are pulling an object with forces of 50N and 75N there would be a range from 25N to 125N. The range is at 25N if they are pulling in opposite directions. The range would be 125N in they are pulling in the same direction.