Joe and Bill Are Playing Tug-Of-War

question 37

Multiple Choice

Joe and Bill are playing tug-of-war.Joe is pulling with a force of 200 N.Bill is simply hanging on to the rope.Neither person is moving.What is the tension of the rope?

• A)200 N
• B)400 N
• C)0 N
• D)300 N

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