### Physics Problem on Tension in Strings#### Problem Statement:Three boxes are pulled along a horizontal frictionless floor by a constant horizontal pull \( P \). The boxes are connected by very light horizontal strings having tensions \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \) as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements about the tensions is correct? (There could be more than one correct choice.)#### Options:A. \( T_1 > T_2 \)B. \( T_1 + T_2 = P \)C. \( T_1 = P \)D. \( T_2 = P \)E. \( T_2 > T_1 \)#### Explanation:This problem involves understanding how tension works in a system of objects connected by strings and how forces are distributed in such a scenario. It is crucial to visualize or refer to a corresponding diagram that shows how the three boxes are linked and where the forces are applied. Unfortunately, the diagram referenced is not depicted here, but consider the following:- \( T_1 \) represents the tension in the string nearest to the source of the pull \( P \).- \( T_2 \) represents the tension in the string further from \( P \).In a standard setup:1. The tension in the string closest to the pull force \( P \) (i.e., \( T_1 \)) is typically greater due to it having to pull more mass compared to \( T_2 \).2. The total of \( T_1 + T_2 \) will not generally equal \( P \) because \( T_2 \) will be also affected by \( T_1 \) and the mass of the boxes.**Key Pointers:**- Understand Newton's Second Law and how it applies to multi-body systems.- Sum forces and consider the mass being pulled by each string to understand the distribution of tension.

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4) Three boxes are pulled along a horizontal frictionless floor by a constant horizontal pull P. The boxes are connected by very light horizontal strings having tensions T1 and T2 as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements about the tensions is correct? (There could be more than one correct choice.) OATI>72

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#### Problem Statement:
Three boxes are pulled along a horizontal frictionless floor by a constant horizontal pull \( P \). The boxes are connected by very light horizontal strings having tensions \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \) as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements about the tensions is correct? (There could be more than one correct choice.)

#### Options:
A. \( T_1 > T_2 \)

B. \( T_1 + T_2 = P \)

C. \( T_1 = P \)

D. \( T_2 = P \)

E. \( T_2 > T_1 \)

#### Explanation:
This problem involves understanding how tension works in a system of objects connected by strings and how forces are distributed in such a scenario. It is crucial to visualize or refer to a corresponding diagram that shows how the three boxes are linked and where the forces are applied. Unfortunately, the diagram referenced is not depicted here, but consider the following:

- \( T_1 \) represents the tension in the string nearest to the source of the pull \( P \).
- \( T_2 \) represents the tension in the string further from \( P \).

In a standard setup:
1. The tension in the string closest to the pull force \( P \) (i.e., \( T_1 \)) is typically greater due to it having to pull more mass compared to \( T_2 \).
2. The total of \( T_1 + T_2 \) will not generally equal \( P \) because \( T_2 \) will be also affected by \( T_1 \) and the mass of the boxes.

**Key Pointers:**
- Understand Newton's Second Law and how it applies to multi-body systems.
- Sum forces and consider the mass being pulled by each string to understand the distribution of tension.

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