Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 2, Problem 59TAR
The strong man is pulled in the three situations shown. Rank, from least to greatest, the amount of tension in the top: in his right hand (the one attached to the tree in B and C).
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