A Rock Is Suspended from a String; and It Moves

question 61

Multiple Choice

A rock is suspended from a string; and it moves downward at constant speed. Which one of the following statements is true concerning the tension in the string if air resistance is not ignored?

• A)The tension is zero newtons.
• B)The tension points downward.
• C)The tension is equal to the weight of the rock.
• D)The tension is less than the weight of the rock.
• E)The tension is greater than the weight of the rock.

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