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5. A chandelier is hanging suspended by a chain from a ceiling. The mass of the chandelier is 9.4kg,
the mass of the chain is 0.37kg. What is the tension on the chain (in Newtons)?

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Answer: 95.7 N

Explanation: The tension on the chandelier is equal to the its weight.

Weight is the force directed downwards and tension is the force exerted of the opposite side.

T = W of the chain + W of the chandelier

= m1( g) + m2 (g)

= 0.37 kg ( 9.8 m/s2) + 9.4 kg (9.8 m/s2)

= - 95.7 N it means the force is directed downwards

since tension is equal weight

T = 95.7 N

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