If two ends of an ideal rope are pulled with forces of equal magnitude of 100 N in opposite direction, the tension at the center of the rope must be

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Pulling both ends of a rope with 100 N each is exactly like fixing one end to a wall and pulling the other with 100 N - the wall simply supplies the second 100 N.

Cut the rope at its centre: each half is in equilibrium, so the internal tension at the cut must balance the 100 N pull at the end:

$T = 100 N$

Correct option: (B).

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