MDCAT Physics MCQ #3669

A picture frame is hung by two symmetric strings making an angle theta with the horizontal. What relates tension T to weight W?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3669

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A picture frame is hung by two symmetric strings making an angle theta with the horizontal. What relates tension T to weight W?

    • A) 2T sin(theta) = W
    • B) T = W
    • C) T cos(theta) = W
    • D) T = 2W

    Answer: 2T sin(theta) = W

    Explanation: In vertical equilibrium, the sum of vertical components of tension must equal the weight. Option B ignores the angle.