When the Bottom String Is Pulled Slowly in the Heavy-Ball-And-Strings

question 20

Multiple Choice

When the bottom string is pulled slowly in the heavy-ball-and-strings demonstration (Figure 1.7 in your text) ,tension

• A)in the top string is due to your pull plus the weight of the ball.
• B)is about the same in both strings.
• C)in the bottom string is zero.
• D)none of the above

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