In the Figure, a 10-Lb Weight Is Suspended from Two

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the figure, a 10-lb weight is suspended from two spring scales, each of which has negligible weight. Which one of the following statements about the readings in the scales is true?

• A) Each scale will read 5 lb.
• B) The top scale will read zero, the lower scale will read 10 lb.
• C) The lower scale will read zero, the top scale will read 10 lb.
• D) Each scale will show a reading between one and 10 lb, such that the sum of the two is 10 lb. However, exact readings cannot be determined without more information.
• E) None of these is true.

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