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I'm a bit confused here with determining the tension of a rope. A very simple example will do in this case. Let's consider a weight of G hanging from a weightless rope which is tied to a ring hanging from the ceiling. The weight pulls down on the rope with the force of G and the ring pulls up on the rope cancelling the effect of the weight i.e. supporting the rope-weight system.
Now to me it would seem logical that as a result of these TWO forces, the overall force experienced by the rope is 2xG. But is that actually correct? Thanks for your help:)
Now to me it would seem logical that as a result of these TWO forces, the overall force experienced by the rope is 2xG. But is that actually correct? Thanks for your help:)