The proper representation of the force of a flexible cable, belt, chain, or rope

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The proper representation of the force of a flexible cable, belt, chain, or rope if the weight of the cable, belt, chain, or rope is negligible is:

A force along the cable, belt, chain, or rope either in tension or compression. A force along the cable, belt, chain, or rope in tension. A force with one component along the cable, belt, chain, or rope and another component perpendicular to the cable, belt, chain, or rope A force in tension along the cable, belt, chain, or rope and a moment about the point at which the cable, belt, chain, or rope is connected to the object

Explanation / Answer

2nd option os correct.

A force along the cable,belt,chain or rope in tension.

since they can not be under compression.

if we take a rod it may be under tension or compression.

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