A mass is suspended from the ceiling by two ropes. Rope 1 makes a larger angle with the horizontal than Rope 2 does. Which of the following statements is true about the tension in the ropes?
W) The tensions in the ropes are equal
X) The tension in Rope 1 is greater than the tension in Rope 2
Y) The tension in Rope 2 is greater than the tension in Rope 1
Z) The tension in Rope 2 is zero
✔️Answer:X) THE TENSION IN ROPE 1 IS GREATER THAN THE TENSION IN ROPE 2
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