Question

A monkey of mass 50 kg climbs on a rope which can withstand the tension \( T = 350 \, \text{N} \). If the monkey initially climbs down with an acceleration of \( 4 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) and then climbs up with an acceleration of \( 5 \, \text{m/s}^2 \), choose the correct option (\( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)):

• A. \( T = 700 \, \text{N} \) while climbing upward
• B. \( T = 350 \, \text{N} \) while going downward
• C. Rope will break while climbing upward
• D. Rope will break while going downward

Hint:

When calculating tension for vertical motion, use \( T = m(g + a) \) for upward motion and \( T = m(g - a) \) for downward motion. Compare the result with the breaking strength to determine if failure occurs.