A car is being towed at constant velocity on a horizontal road using a horizontal chain.

The tension in the chain must be equal to the weight of the car in order to maintain constant velocity.

a. true b. false

b. false

Step-by-step explanation:

As the car is being towed using a horizontal chain, the tension's direction is horizontal and in opposite with the friction force's direction. The weight of the car, on the other hand, has a vertical direction and downward. Therefore, tension and weight are not related. In order to maintain constant velocity tension needs to be equal to friction force, which may be equal or less than the car weight.