If the two ends of a rope in equilibrium are pulled with forces of equal magnitude and opposite directions, why isn't the total tension in the rope zero?

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If the two ends of a rope in equilibrium are pulled with forces of
equal magnitude and opposite directions, why isn't the total tension
in
the rope zero?
Transcribed Image Text:If the two ends of a rope in equilibrium are pulled with forces of equal magnitude and opposite directions, why isn't the total tension in the rope zero?
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