The Lights in an Auditorium Are 25-Pound Disks of Radius $2.81$

question 2

Multiple Choice

The lights in an auditorium are 25-pound disks of radius 16 inches. Each disk is supported by three equally spaced 50 -inch wires attached to the ceiling. Find the tension in each wire. Round your answer to two decimals.

• A) \(2.81\) pounds
• B) \(26.39\) pounds
• C) \(8.80\) pounds
• D) \(8.44\) pounds
• E) \(8.33\) pounds

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