Nellie pulls with a force of 50 N on a horizontal rope tied to a tree at rest. The net force on the rope is
A)50 N and rope tension is 0 N.
B)50 N and rope tension is also 50 N.
C)zero and rope tension is 50 N.
D)zero and rope tension is also zero.

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The net force on the rope is zero because the rope does not accelerate (it's tied to a tree and remains at rest), indicating equilibrium. However, the tension in the rope is 50 N, equal to the force applied by Nellie, to maintain this equilibrium.

Nellie Pulls with a Force of 50 N on a Horizontal