The figure shows two wires tied to a 3.3 kg sphere that revolves in a horizontal circle at constant speed. At this particular speed the tension is the SAME in both wires. What is the tension?

A) 24 N
B) 32 N
C) 44 N
D) 22 N


Answer: A

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