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Why tension acts away from point of contact,(say a pulley).

Why tension acts away from point of contact,(say a pulley).

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Eshan
askIITians Faculty 2095 Points
5 years ago
Dear student,

Tension is a pulling force. One cannot push an object using strings or ropes. When an object is getting pulled, the force applied by rope is away from the point of contact.

Hope it helps. Regards.

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