A 240-N Weight Is Hung from Two Ropes as Shown

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 240-N weight is hung from two ropes as shown. The tension in the horizontal rope has magnitude:

• A) 0
• B) 656 N
• C) 480 N
• D) 416 N
• E) 176 N

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends accrue if not paid in a given year, and all accrued dividends must be paid before dividends can be paid on common stock.

Dividends

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders, usually on a quarterly basis.

Common Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own a portion of a company's equity through its common shares, giving them voting rights and a claim on a portion of its profits.

Payout Ratio

The proportion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders, typically expressed as a percentage of the company's total net income.