Nellie hangs from a pair of ropes at an angle. Tension in the ropes depends on the
A)length of the ropes.
B)angle of the ropes.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tension in the ropes primarily depends on the angle of the ropes with respect to the vertical. As the angle increases, the tension in each rope increases to balance the gravitational force acting on the mass hanging from them.

Nellie Hangs from a Pair of Ropes at an Angle