Two Physics 101 students are attempting to remove an old stump from the ground.  They start by hammering a spike into the stump to give them something to tie on ropes.  Assume that both students pull with the same force and rank the following strategies from most to least effective (most effective in the #1 spot).   Question 1 options:   Tie on one rope and have both students pull on it.   Tie on two ropes and have each student pull with a 15 degree angle between the ropes.   Tie on two ropes and have each student pull with a 45 degree angle between the ropes.   Tie on two ropes and have each student pull with a 60 degree angle between the ropes.

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Two Physics 101 students are attempting to remove an old stump from the ground.  They start by hammering a spike into the stump to give them something to tie on ropes.  Assume that both students pull with the same force and rank the following strategies from most to least effective (most effective in the #1 spot).

 

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Tie on one rope and have both students pull on it.
 
Tie on two ropes and have each student pull with a 15 degree angle between the ropes.
 
Tie on two ropes and have each student pull with a 45 degree angle between the ropes.
 
Tie on two ropes and have each student pull with a 60 degree angle between the ropes.
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