University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Applying Newton's Laws - Problems - Exercises - Page 160: 5.2

Answer

T = w

Work Step by Step

In each case, the free-body diagram for each block is exactly the same. The tension $T$ in the rope is equal in magnitude to the weight $w$ of the block. T = w
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