A 400N box is suspended motionless from
a steel frame by two ropes, A and B, which
hang straight up and down. Which of the
following statements about the tension in
the two ropes is correct?
(A) The tension in rope A is larger than in
rope B.
(B) The tension in rope B is larger than in
rope A.
(C) The tension in the two ropes is greater
than 400N.
(D) The tension in the two ropes is less
than 400N.
(E) The tension in the two ropes is equal
to 400N.

Please provide the answer with explanation

Harshitha Cheekala , 11 Years ago

Grade 12