Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Newton's Third Law - Conceptual Questions - Page 176: 14

Answer

The pulley does not rotate.

Work Step by Step

The weight of block A pulls down on the left and the weight of block B pulls down on the right. Since these two weights are equal, the system stays at rest and the pulley does not rotate.
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