Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Questions - Page 344: 8b

Answer

The tension in the cord labeled $T$ is $~~10~N$

Work Step by Step

The pulley above the pinata with a weight of $10~N$ has two sides of the red cord pulling up on it. Therefore, the tension in the red cord must be $5~N$ The short cord labeled $T$ is pulling up on a pulley that is being pulled down on two sides by the red cord. Therefore, the tension in the cord labeled $T$ must be $10~N$
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