In a tug-of-war between two athletes, each pulls on the rope with a force of 600 N. Part A - What is the tension in the rope?

0 N

Explanation:

Tension: This is the force that is transmitted through rope, string or wire when pulled by two opposite force. The unit of tension is Newton (N).

Tension is a vector quantity.

The expression of tension is given as,

T = F-F' (opposite direction) ... Equation 1

Where T = Tension, F = force of the exerted by the first athlete, force exerted by the second athlete.

From the question,

Both athletes pull the ropes with equal force of 600 N.

F = F' = 600 N

T = 600-600

T = 0 N.

Hence the tension in the rope = 0 N