What Tension Will Keep a Wire Perfectly Horizontal? - M7-04

Learn how to calculate the exact tension needed to keep a clothesline perfectly horizontal when hanging items, through a physics video lecture that explores this practical real-world problem. Discover the surprising mathematical solution as Professor Matt Anderson breaks down the physics principles behind wire tension and gravitational forces using a wetsuit-on-clothesline scenario. Master concepts of tension, force vectors, and equilibrium through clear explanations and practical examples in this engaging 13-minute physics demonstration.