When the lower string is pulled slowly in the heavy-ball-and-strings demonstration (Figure 2.7 in your textbook), tension

A. is about the same in both strings.
B. in the top string is due to your pull plus the weight of the ball.
C. in the bottom string is zero.
D. none of the above


Answer: B

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