If Nellie Hangs from a Horizontal Bar That Is Supported

question 53

Multiple Choice

If Nellie hangs from a horizontal bar that is supported by four vertical ropes, the tension in the ropes

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

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Definitions:

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