Tension, Force, and Newton's 3rd law

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In the discussion about forces on a stationary rope, the focus is on applying Newton's 3rd law to determine the force exerted by the left side on the right side. The right side exerts a force T on the left side, and according to Newton's 3rd law, the left side must exert an equal and opposite force on the right side. Initially, there was confusion regarding the inclusion of gravitational constant g in the calculations. Ultimately, it was clarified that the force exerted by the left side on the right side is simply T, without any additional factors. The resolution emphasizes the importance of understanding action-reaction pairs in physics.
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Homework Statement



A rope has forces exerted by pulling on each end. The rope is stationary. A point (P) divides the rope into a left side and right side.

Assume the Right side exerts a force of magnitude T on the Left side. What is the magnitude of of the force exerted on the RIGHT side by the LEFT side?
give answer in terms of T and other constants such a g.

Homework Equations



I am not sure but I know that Newtons 3rd law is to be applied.

The Attempt at a Solution



I know the force is directed towards the left, but I don't know of an equation that is right. I randomly guessed Tg and it told me I was off by a multiplicative factor.
 
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I know, I still am not getting the equation correct :x ugh.
 
AHH I got it. Simply T...they were tricking me with g.
 
Yep. Good job!
 
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