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A series of weights connected by very light cords are given an upward acceleration of 4.00 m/s2 by a pull P, as shown in the figure. A, B, and C are the tensions in the connecting cords. The SMALLEST of the three tensions, A, B, and C, is closest to  

You swing a bat and hit a heavy box with a force of 1500 N. The force the box exerts on the bat is  

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A traffic light weighing 100 N is supported by two ropes as shown in the figure. The tensions in the ropes are closest to  

To promote his school, Roshi hangs up a sign of mass M using two ropes as shown. The rope that is fastened to the wall is horizontal and has a tension off 50 N. The rope that is fastened to the ceiling has a tension of and makes an angle θ with the ceiling. What is the angle θ?  

A container ship is being pulled through the Suez Canal at constant velocity by two tugboats as shown in the figure. The lines attached to the two tugboats have the same tension of 200,000 N. Each line makes an angle of 28.0° with the direction the ship is being towed. What is the magnitude of the “frictional” force due to the water on the ship?  

Consider what happens when you jump up in the air. Which of the following is the most accurate statement?  

A 6.00-kg block is in contact with a 4.00-kg block on a horizontal frictionless surface as shown in the figure. The 6.00-kg block is being pushed by a horizontal 20.0-N force as shown. What is the magnitude of the force that the 6.00-kg block exerts on the 4.00-kg block?  

Consider the table below which shows the probability of it raining for a set number of days in June in Seattle, WA. Use this information to answer the question that follows.  Probability Table Number of Days 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Probability 0.1 0.2 0.05 0.15 0.08 0.37 0.02 0.03   What is the probability that it rains at least 3 days a month in June?