A Heavy Ball Is Suspended as Shown

question 24

Multiple Choice

A heavy ball is suspended as shown. A quick jerk on the lower string will break that string but a slow pull on the lower string will break the upper string. The first result occurs because:

• A) the force is too small to move the ball
• B) action and reaction is operating
• C) the ball has inertia
• D) air friction holds the ball back
• E) the ball has too much energy

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