Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Force and Motion-I - Problems - Page 122: 76d

Answer

The tension in the rope at its midpoint is $~~\frac{(F)~(2M+m)}{2~(M+m)}$

Work Step by Step

We can find the acceleration of the rope and block: $F = (M+m)~a$ $a = \frac{F}{M+m}$ Note that the tension $F_T$ in the middle of the rope provides the force to accelerate the left half of the rope and the block toward the right. we can find $F_T$: $F_T = (M+\frac{m}{2})~a$ $F_T = (M+\frac{m}{2})~(\frac{F}{M+m})$ $F_T = (\frac{2M+m}{2})~(\frac{F}{M+m})$ $F_T = \frac{(F)~(2M+m)}{2~(M+m)}$ The tension in the rope at its midpoint is $~~\frac{(F)~(2M+m)}{2~(M+m)}$
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