FIGURE 6-3
-Compare the two situations shown in Figure 6-3. On the left (A), James is holding the rope and keeping the bucket at rest. On the right (B), James ties the rope to the bucket so that it keeps the bucket at rest. In both cases the bucket contains the same quantity of water. In what case is the tension in the rope higher?
A) left
B) right
C) It is the same in both cases.
D) We need more data to answer.

Question

FIGURE 6-3 
-Compare the two situations shown in Figure 6-3. On the left (A), James is holding the rope and keeping the bucket at rest. On the right (B), James ties the rope to the bucket so that it keeps the bucket at rest. In both cases the bucket contains the same quantity of water. In what case is the tension in the rope higher?
A) left 
B) right 
C) It is the same in both cases. 
D) We need more data to answer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When James is holding the rope (left), he must exert a force equal to the weight of the bucket and water to keep it at rest, resulting in higher tension. When the rope is tied (right), the tension is only due to the weight of the bucket and water, which is the same force, but without additional force from James's grip.