Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Questions - Page 344: 12a

Answer

The last weight is $20~N$

Work Step by Step

We can see that the weight of $20~N$ hangs on a pulley with two parts of the red cord pulling up on the pulley. Therefore, the tension in the red cord is $10~N$ The last weight hangs on a pulley with two parts of the red cord pulling up on the pulley. Therefore, the last weight is $20~N$.
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