A Block of Weight W Is Suspended by a String

question 93

Multiple Choice

A block of weight W is suspended by a string of fixed length. The ends of the string are held at various positions as shown in the figures below. In which case, if any, is the magnitude of the tension along the string the largest?

• A)case A
• B)case B
• C)case C
• D)case D
• E)The magnitude of the tension will be the same in all four cases, since the string must support the entire weight of the block.

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