When sign painters Burl and Paul stand on opposite ends of a scaffold,the tensions in each of the two supporting ropes
A)are equal.
B)depend on the relative weights of Burl and Paul.
C)combine to equal zero.
D)none of the above

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The tensions in the supporting ropes depend on the relative weights of Burl and Paul because the distribution of weight across the scaffold affects how much tension each rope must support to keep the scaffold balanced.

When Sign Painters Burl and Paul Stand on Opposite Ends