Part A This problem concerns the concept of tension in a rope. Consider a rope subjected to a pulling force on its two ends as shown in (Figure 1). The rope is stationary. An arbitrary point P divides the rope into a left-hand segment L and a right-hand segment R. For segment R and segment L to hold together, they must exert forces on each other. What is the direction of the force exerted on segment R by segment L? ▸ View Available Hint(s) Figure pull L pull R 1 of 3 > left right Submit Part B Assume that segment R exerts a force of magnitude T on segment L. What is the magnitude FLR of the force exerted on segment R by segment L? Give your answer in terms of T and other constants such as g. ▸ View Available Hint(s) FLR = Submit Part C ΕΠΙ ΑΣΦ ? Now imagine two points, Q and P, that divide the rope into segments L, M, and R. (Figure 2) The rope remains stationary. Assume that segment L exerts a force of magnitude FLM on segment M. What is the magnitude FRM of the force exerted by segment R on segment M? Give your answer in terms of FLM and constants such as g. Figure pull M pull R 2 of 3

Part A This problem concerns the concept of tension in a rope. Consider a rope subjected to a pulling force on its two ends as shown in (Figure 1). The rope is stationary. An arbitrary point P divides the rope into a left-hand segment L and a right-hand segment R. For segment R and segment L to hold together, they must exert forces on each other. What is the direction of the force exerted on segment R by segment L? ▸ View Available Hint(s) Figure pull L pull R 1 of 3 > left right Submit Part B Assume that segment R exerts a force of magnitude T on segment L. What is the magnitude FLR of the force exerted on segment R by segment L? Give your answer in terms of T and other constants such as g. ▸ View Available Hint(s) FLR = Submit Part C ΕΠΙ ΑΣΦ ? Now imagine two points, Q and P, that divide the rope into segments L, M, and R. (Figure 2) The rope remains stationary. Assume that segment L exerts a force of magnitude FLM on segment M. What is the magnitude FRM of the force exerted by segment R on segment M? Give your answer in terms of FLM and constants such as g. Figure pull M pull R 2 of 3

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