Two students pull a rope in opposite directions along the same straight line
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Two students pull a rope in opposite directions along the same straight line. One pulls with a force of 50 N, the other with 45 N.
(i) Find the magnitude and direction of the net force acting on the rope.
(ii) State whether the forces on the rope are balanced or unbalanced.
(iii) What will happen to the state of motion of the rope?