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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The tension act on a rope is equal at all point right? here is my question...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I get 9800+ tension, but the answer is 4900, does this mean the tension is divided by 2?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is the ratio of length to force or tension

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would first make a free body diagram that shows all the real forces. From there it is easier to visually see the problem.

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