A pair of wires support a heavy painting. Tension in the wires is greater when they are
A)vertical.
B)not vertical.
C)the same regardless of the wire orientation.
D)none of the above

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When the wires are not vertical, they have to support not only the weight of the painting but also the horizontal component of the weight. This increases the tension in the wires.

A Pair of Wires Support a Heavy Painting