Will the tension between the boxes be the same as the tension on the rope

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The tension between the boxes is not the same as the tension in the rope connected to the larger box. The rope attached to the larger box must exert enough force to pull both boxes, while the rope in between only needs to pull one box. This difference in force distribution leads to varying tension levels. Therefore, the answer to whether the tensions are equal is no. Understanding the mechanics of tension in connected systems is crucial for solving such problems.
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There was a problem on my test yesterday that delt with two boxes being pulled to the right which where both conected to one another by a rope.

I don't remember if there was any friction and I don't remember what was given but one of the questions was... Will the tension between the boxes be the same as the tension on the rope conected to the larger box?
 

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Just need a yes or a no??
 
No. The rope attached to the large box must pull both boxes; the rope in between just has to pull one of them.
 

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