A heavy ball hangs by a string, with a second string attached to its bottom (Figure 4.8 in your book). A quick pull on the bottom string breaks the
A)top string.
B)bottom string.
C)top or bottom string equally.

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A quick pull on the bottom string results in a larger force applied to the bottom string than to the top string. The inertia of the ball resists the sudden change in motion, leading to the bottom string breaking first.

A Heavy Ball Hangs by a String, with a Second