Question

A rope of length 5m is kept on frictionless surface and a force of 5N is applied to one of its end. Find tension in the rope at 1m from this end

• A. 1 N
• B. 3 N
• C. 4 N
• D. 5 N

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

4 N

Answer 2

$T = \frac{F(L - x)}{L} = \frac{5(5 - 1)}{5} = 4N$