Question

A chandelier is suspended by two identical, vertical chains side by side. The chandelier's mass is m = 5.3 kg.

A. If the tension in one chain is represented by T, write an expression for this tension in terms of m and g, the gravitational acceleration on the Earth's surface. Pick a coordinate system so that this tension is positive. T=?

B. What is the tension in one chain, T, in Newtons?

Steps only please and thank you for your help

Answer 1

A. T = mg

B. T = 5.3 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 51.94 N