Tension Formula

Q1: Is Tension a Force?

Answer:

Yes, tension is a force, which acts on the objects pulled by ropes or chains.

Q2: What is Tension Force?

Answer:

The force transmitted through the wire, rope, or string when the wire or string is pulled from both ends, is called the tension force.

Q3: What Type of Force is Tension?

Answer:

Tension is a contact force, as it acts on the object as its contact with a rope or chain.

Q4: What is Tension Force Formula?

Answer:

The general formula for tension force, 

T  = W + ma

where 

• T is the Tension Force
• W is the Weight of Object
• m is the Mass of Object
• a is the Acceleration of Object (which can have either positive or negative value depending on the direction of acceleration towards and against the weight)

Q5:  What is the Direction of Tension Force?

Answer:

Direction of tension force always along to the direction of rope and opposite to the weight of the object.

Q6:  What is the Unit of Tension Force?

Answer:

The SI unit of tension force is Newton(N).

Tension Force is the type of force from one of the many forces that exist in nature which we humans have defined. Any form of Pull or push of an object is considered a force and for an interaction between two objects, there is always a force acting on each object. It is the external agent which is capable of changing the state of rest or motion of a particular object. Tension Force is transmitted through the rope or chain when they were pulled from either end or both ends together, it helps out in balance with the other forces in the system of containing ropes and chains.