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In a tug of war competition, two men pull the ends of the rope with forces equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. What is the tension in the rope ?

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To solve the problem of finding the tension in the rope during a tug of war competition where two men pull with equal and opposite forces, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Forces Involved**: - In a tug of war, two individuals (let's call them A and B) are pulling on opposite ends of a rope. - Each person exerts a force on the rope, which is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. ...
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