A Bucket Is Being Lowered by a Very Light Rope

question 52

Multiple Choice

A bucket is being lowered by a very light rope with a constant downward velocity.The tension in the rope must be

• A)equal to the weight of the bucket.
• B)greater than the weight of the bucket.
• C)less than the weight of the bucket.

---

Definitions:

Rights Offering

A method by which companies raise additional capital by giving existing shareholders the right to subscribe to new shares at a discount.

Actual Value

The true or market value of an asset, not influenced by any external conditions, often used in financial and appraisal contexts.

Preemptive Rights

Rights that allow existing shareholders to purchase additional shares before new shares are offered to the public, to maintain their proportionate ownership in the company.