A Picture Is to Be Hung from the Ceiling by Means

question 1

Multiple Choice

A picture is to be hung from the ceiling by means of two wires. Order the following arrangements of the wires according to the tension in wire B, from least to greatest.

• A) I, II, III
• B) III, II, I
• C) I and II tie, then III
• D) II, I, III
• E) all tie

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