Question

A rope of length $L$ and mass $M$ is hanging from a rigid support. The tension in the rope at a distance $x$ from the rigid support is

• A. $Mg$
• B. $\left(\frac{L-x}{L}\right)Mg$
• C. $\left(\frac{L}{L-x}\right)Mg$
• D. $\frac{x}{L}Mg$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\left(\frac{L-x}{L}\right)Mg$