How Does Rope Tension Affect a Stuck Car's Movement?

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The discussion centers on the mechanics of pulling a stuck car using a rope tied to a tree. When a driver applies a force of 200N to the center of a 10m rope, the force exerted on the car depends on the rope's tension and the angle of pull. Participants express confusion over calculating the force on the car, with some suggesting it could be 100N or 50N. Additionally, there are questions about the distance the car moves, with one participant affirming it is 1m. The complexity of the problem is noted, highlighting the need for more information and a diagram to clarify the scenario.
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In an effort to pull a stuck car out of the mud, the driver ties a 10m rope to the bumper and a nearby tree. He then pushes with a force of 200N on the center of the rope?




a) If he moves 1.0m, the force pulling on the car at that time will be ?
b) the distanced the car moved is ?



a= I don't really understand the question, isn't the force 100N or is it 50N because it is in the center.

b= is the distanced 1m from question a .

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The problem, as you have stated it, is not possible to solve. There are so much missing infmn here. A diagram would help. Is the mud in the same level as the road?
 

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