Both ends of a piece of rope are pulled by two people in a tug-of-war. If each pulls with a 400-N force, the tension in the rope is

A) 0 N.
B) 400 N.
C) 600 N.
D) 800 N.
E) none of the above


Answer: B

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

A component of a vector can be greater than the vector's magnitude

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Physics & Space Science

In a city high in the mountains, such as Denver, CO, water boils

A) at the same temperature as it does at sea level. B) at a higher temperature than it does at sea level. C) at a lower temperature than it does at sea level. D) at a higher temperature than it does at sea level in the morning but at a lower temperature than it does at sea level the rest of the day. E) at a lower temperature than it does at sea level in the morning but at a higher temperature than it does at sea level the rest of the day.

Physics & Space Science

If two clear solutions are mixed and solid particles form, the particles are called a(n) ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Physics & Space Science

A student constructs an astronomical telescope with a magnification of 10. If the telescope has a converging lens of focal length 50 cm, what is the resulting length of the telescope?

A) 53 cm B) 55 cm C) 60 cm D) 67 cm E) 75 cm

Physics & Space Science