When Nellie Newton Hangs by the Ends of a Rope

question 43

Multiple Choice

When Nellie Newton hangs by the ends of a rope draped over a large pulley, the tension in each supporting vertical strand is

• A)half her weight.
• B)equal to her weight.
• C)twice her weight.
• D)none of the above

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