Q. In a tug of war, five men pull a rope to the left at A and six moen pull the rope at B. A weight of 5 kg is hung vertically from the centre of the rope. In order that the rope AB be horizontal (Solved)
1. the force applied on A must be equal to that on B
2. at least one man on side B should be removed
3. infinite force will be required to be applied at both ends
4. the force required on A must not be equal to that on B
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- c. infinite force will be required to be applied at both ends