Two boxes of masses m and 2m are connected by a rope.  If the forward force on the more massive box is F, what is the tension in the connecting rope? A) 3F B) F C) F/2  D) F/3

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)  Two boxes of masses m and 2m are connected by a rope.  If the forward force on the more massive box is F, what is the tension in the connecting rope?

  1. A) 3F B) F
  2. C) F/2  D) F/3
3) Two boxes of masses m and 2m are connected by a rope. If the
forward force on the more massive box is F, what is the
tension in the connecting rope?
А) 3F
С) F/2
F
2m
В) F
D) F/3
m
Transcribed Image Text:3) Two boxes of masses m and 2m are connected by a rope. If the forward force on the more massive box is F, what is the tension in the connecting rope? А) 3F С) F/2 F 2m В) F D) F/3 m
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