A given rope will break if its tension exceeds $360 \mathrm{~N}$. Suppose that each of two people can exert a pull of $200 \mathrm{~N}$. Which strategy below can they use to break that rope?
A) They each take an end and pull.
B) They tie one end to the wall and both pull on the other.
C) They use either of the strategies above.
D) They cannot break the rope.

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If they tie one end to the wall and both pull on the other end, the total tension in the rope will be $400 \mathrm{~N}$, which exceeds the breaking tension of $360 \mathrm{~N}$.

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A Given Rope Will Break If Its Tension Exceeds $360 \mathrm{~N}$