Question

In a game of tug of wars, a condition of equilibrium exists. Both the teams pull the rope with a force of ${10}^{4}N$. Find the tension in the rope.

• A. 0 N
• B. ${10}^{4}N$
• C. ${10}^{5}N$
• D. $2\times {10}^{4}N$

Answer 1

The correct option is B ${10}^{4}N$

Since the condition of equilibrium exists, the forces must be equal and hence

force applied by team must be equal to the tension in rope $Tension=Force={10}^{4}N$