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Do you by any chance live in Ontario, pheonix4u? Possibly even Toronto? What are you having problems with?

Yes, but in a situation where I am able to decide the coefficient of friction could it not alter the equation in such a way that tension equals zero? An applied force of 0 N would equal zero tension. I cannot think of any others.

Hmm, let's see. I know that 1 N would bring it awfully close but as for anything else. I cannot think of one. I do however think that if the coefficient of friction was a large enough number to cancel out the applied force, then the force of tension would equal zero. Right?

I suppose I should have phrased the question a little better... If I'm not mistaken, say my force applied was 0 N. Which would obviously mean the tension between the two blocks would be zero but would there be any other possibility for the tension to equal 0 even when there is an applied force?

I appreciate the help tiny-tim! I solved my problem and everything has become much clearer to me. My final question however, and I hope you can assist me, are there any other cases in which the force of tension is zero except for when the force applied is zero? I think it has to do with the...

Woah, that did help thanks. Question: My answer, for the tension of the rope with friction, was identical to the tension of the rope without friction. Does that mean that friction has no direct effect on the tension of the rope. I assume so.

My question is if I actually did the said problem correctly and if there is perhaps an easier way of coming across an answer. Thanks! Homework Statement There are two blocks present (A and B) A is connected to B via a rope and the applied force is affecting B (to the right). Find the...