Question

a bucket is being lifted straight up at a constant velocity by a single rope. the upward force exerted by the rope on the bucket is best categorized as:

Explanation:

When a rope is used to lift an object, the force exerted by the rope is called tension. In this case, the bucket is moving at a constant velocity, so the net force on it is zero. The tension in the rope balances the weight of the bucket.

Answer:

Tension