Question

A rope of mass M and length L is hanging from a ceiling of a room. Assume that the mass is uniformly distributed along the length of the rope, find the tension in it at point P(as shown in figure) which is $\frac{L}{3}$ units away from the top end of the rope?

• A. $\frac{Mg}{3}$
• B. $\frac{2Mg}{3}$
• C. Mg
• D. $\frac{Mg}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$\frac{2Mg}{3}$

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