Question

which set arrow correctly shows the direction of tension in the rope? a. arrow pointing down b. arrow pointing down c. arrow pointing up d. arrow pointing down

Explanation:

Step1: Understand tension concept

Tension in a rope acts along the rope and pulls the objects at its ends. When two - people pull on a rope, the tension force tries to pull the rope back together. The direction of tension is always towards the center of the rope from the perspective of each end - point.

Step2: Analyze options

In a tug - of - war like situation (implied by the people pulling on the rope), the tension forces at the two ends of the rope are in opposite directions but along the rope. Option A shows both arrows pointing downwards which is incorrect as they should be in opposite directions relative to each other along the rope. Option B has both arrows pointing downwards too which is wrong. Option C has arrows pointing away from each other in the correct sense of tension acting at the two ends of the rope. Option D has arrows pointing in a non - consistent way for tension in a rope.

Answer:

C.