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

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The discussion centers on the physics of tension in a system involving two boxes connected by a rope. It concludes definitively that the tension between the boxes is not the same as the tension in the rope connected to the larger box. The larger box experiences a greater tension because it must pull both boxes, while the rope between the two boxes only needs to pull one. This distinction is crucial for understanding the mechanics of tension in connected systems.

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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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