Let say I have a chandelier that hangs from the ceiling. My chandelier weighs 75kg, how much tension is in the cable that connects it to the ceiling? what is the formula for this and how do I figure out the tension?

To calculate the tension in the cable that connects the chandelier to the ceiling, you can use the formula for tension:

Tension (T) = Weight (W) = Mass (m) * Acceleration due to gravity (g)

In this case, the weight of the chandelier is given as 75kg. The acceleration due to gravity on the Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 m/s^2.

The formula in this case would be:

T = m * g

Substituting the given values:

T = 75 kg * 9.8 m/s^2

T ≈ 735 N

Therefore, the tension in the cable is approximately 735 Newtons.

To figure out the tension, you need to know the mass of the object (chandelier) and the acceleration due to gravity. Then, you can multiply the mass by the acceleration due to gravity to get the tension.