Question #6417270Single Choice

Physics

Question

Two small boats of equal mass are connected by a rope (the mass of the rope is negligible). A person in one of the boats pulls on the rope. If water resistance is ignored, which of the following statements is correct?

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Options

A
    The tension in the rope is unequal, and the tension is greater at the end connected to the boat with the person.
B
    The faster-moving boat must have the person, as it moves due to the person's pull.
C
    The slower-moving boat must have the person because the tension in the rope is equal for both boats, but the boat with the person has more total mass, resulting in smaller acceleration.
D
    It is impossible to determine.

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