A piece of rope is pulled by two people in a tug-of-war. Each exerts a 400-N force. What is the tension in the rope?
A)zero
B)400 N
C)600 N
D)800 N
E)none of the above

Name: A piece of rope is pulled by two people in a tug-of-war. Each exerts a 400-N force. What is the tension in the rope? A)zero B)400 N C)600 N D)800 N E)none of the above
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The tension in the rope is 400 N because the forces are equal and opposite, resulting in a tension equal to the magnitude of either force.

A Piece of Rope Is Pulled by Two People in a Tug-Of-War