Tension on a rope is being pulled by two kids

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The tension in a rope pulled by two kids with equal force on each side is equal to that force. If the forces differ, the tension will be influenced by the stronger pull, resulting in an imbalance. When one end of the rope is fixed to a wall and the other is pulled by a kid, the tension remains the same as when both kids pull equally. The discussion emphasizes understanding how forces interact with tension in a rope. Overall, the principles of tension depend on the forces applied and their distribution.
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What's the tension on a rope is being pulled by two kids with the same force on each side >>>
What if the forces on each side are different ?
 
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What do you think and why?
 


Doc Al said:
What do you think and why?
I think the tension on the rope is equal to the sum of the forces acted by the kids
why ?? just like this I can't explain it??
 


Think about this: What if instead of being pulled by two kids, the rope had one end tied to a hook in the wall and the other end pulled by one kid (with the same force as before). Would the tension be any different?
 

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