What is the force applied in the direction of the wire at a point attached to the patient in a traction system, if the mass applied is equal to 5kg?
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Assuming the mass of 5kg is suspended freely, i.e. under influence of gravity, then the force (tension) on the wire is equal to 5g, where g=acceleration due to gravity, 9.8 m/s².
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