Tension at mid point

A block of mass 10kg lying on a smooth surface is being pulled by means of a rope of mass 2kg.If a force of 36N is applied at the end of the rope , the tension at the midpoint is ?
What is the formula ?

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eureka123 ·

is the mass distribution uniform ???

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tormented ·

They didn't mention anything about mass distribution.

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eureka123 ·

a(net)=36/12=3

at mid pt , total mass =11kg
=>T=11*3=33 N

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tormented ·

Oh god ! I took 10 to calculate a.
Thanks , that's the correct answer.

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