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  2. Capstan equation - Wikipedia

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    where is the applied tension on the line, is the resulting force exerted at the other side of the capstan, is the coefficient of friction between the rope and capstan materials, and is the total angle swept by all turns of the rope, measured in radians (i.e., with one full turn the angle =).

  3. Tension (physics) - Wikipedia

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    Tension is the pulling or stretching force transmitted axially along an object such as a string, rope, chain, rod, truss member, or other object, so as to stretch or pull apart the object. In terms of force, it is the opposite of compression. Tension might also be described as the action-reaction pair of forces acting at each end of an object.

  4. Block and tackle - Wikipedia

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    This means the input force on the rope is F A =F B /n. Thus, the block and tackle reduces the input force by the factor n. A double tackle has two pulleys in both the fixed and moving blocks with four rope parts (n) supporting the load (F B) of 100 N. The mechanical advantage is 4, requiring a force of only 25 N to lift the load.

  5. Frictional contact mechanics - Wikipedia

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    By this the rope is stretched a bit and an internal tension is induced (= on every position along the rope). The rope is wrapped around a fixed item such as a bollard; it is bent and makes contact to the item's surface over a contact angle (e.g., ). Normal pressure comes into being between the rope and bollard, but no friction occurs yet.

  6. Belt friction - Wikipedia

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    Belt friction is a term describing the friction forces between a belt and a surface, such as a belt wrapped around a bollard.When a force applies a tension to one end of a belt or rope wrapped around a curved surface, the frictional force between the two surfaces increases with the amount of wrap about the curved surface, and only part of that force (or resultant belt tension) is transmitted ...

  7. Hooke's law - Wikipedia

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    In physics, Hooke's law is an empirical law which states that the force (F) needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance (x) scales linearly with respect to that distance—that is, F s = kx, where k is a constant factor characteristic of the spring (i.e., its stiffness), and x is small compared to the total possible deformation of the spring.

  8. Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder" - AOL

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    In the four new cases, which date from June 2022 to April 2024, the suspect is accused of killing two men and two women in Berlin. In one case, he is suspected of administering a cocktail of ...

  9. Bend (knot) - Wikipedia

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    The sheet bend. A bend is a type of knot used to join two lengths of rope. Bends are used in a variety of situations, including climbing, sailing, and securing loads.They are classified based on their ability to be tightened or released, their resistance to slipping, and their strength.