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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.HL.TZ2.3
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

A block of weight W is suspended by two strings of equal length. The strings are almost horizontal.

What is correct about the tension T in one string?

A.  \(T < \frac{W}{2}\)

B.  \(T = \frac{W}{2}\)

C.  \(\frac{W}{2} < T \leqslant W\)

D.  \(T > W\)

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.2 – Forces
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