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Homework Statement
The ends of a rope are tied to (a) two horses, (b) a tree and a horse, and (c) a tree and two horses, as shown. Each horse pulls with the same magnitude force. Compare the tension in the rope for the three situations. Explain your reasoning.
Homework Equations
F = ma
The Attempt at a Solution
(a) The tension in the rope would be zero because the formula for the force of tension is [tex]\sum[/tex]FT = ma, then because the two tension forces are pulling in opposite directions, they cancel out.
(b) The tension force in the rope would equal the force applied by the horse because the horse is pulling the tree, which is attached by the rope.
(c) The tension force would be twice as much as in the previous situation because there are two horses pulling on the tree instead of one.
Is this correct?
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