Two students pull on opposite ends of the same ideal rope

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Problem

Two students pull on opposite ends of the same ideal rope. Each student exerts a steady

150\,\text{N}

force on the rope, and neither student accelerates. What is the magnitude of the tension at a point midway along the rope? (a)

300\,\text{N}

(b)

150\,\text{N}

(c)

0\,\text{N}

(d)

75\,\text{N}