A Lamp with a Mass M Is Suspended from the Ceiling

question 19

Multiple Choice

A lamp with a mass m is suspended from the ceiling by two cords as shown. The ratio of the magnitude of the vertical component of the tension in ₂ to that in ₃ is

• A) 1:1
• B) 1:2
• D) 3:2
• E) 3:1

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