Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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

Answer

The tension in the short cord labeled $T$ must be $25~N$

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 short cord labeled $T$ pulls up on a pulley with two parts of the red cord pulling down on the pulley. There is also a weight of $5~N$ hanging down from the pulley. Therefore, the tension in the short cord labeled $T$ must be $25~N$.
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