In-class question

A 50-kg person stands on a 25-kg platform. The system as shown is stationary. With how much force is she pulling on the rope? Ignore friction and assume g = 10 m/s^2 .

BLUE: 750 N

GREEN: 500 N

PURPLE: 250 N

PINK: not enough information given

YELLOW: The situation as shown is physically impossible.




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