Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 7 - Newton's Third Law - Conceptual Questions - Page 185: 11

Answer

Consider the string attached to the 5-kg mass below the scale. Since the 5-kg mass is at rest, the string has a tension equal to the weight of the 5-kg weight. The scale is being pulled with this amount of tension. Therefore, the reading on the scale will be 5 kg.

Work Step by Step

Consider the string attached to the 5-kg mass below the scale. Since the 5-kg mass is at rest, the string has a tension equal to the weight of the 5-kg weight. The scale is being pulled with this amount of tension. Therefore, the reading on the scale will be 5 kg.
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