Yes, there are two spring scales, arranged like that. Our physics professor gave us a practice exam and that was what the picture looked like.
If there were no springs, then:
Fnet = T + -Fg = ma = 0
T - Fg = 0
T = Fg
T = (20kg)(9.8m/s2)
T = 196 N
For that free-body diagram, I drew a dot...
Having trouble with this tricky physics problem, anyone have an idea of what the answer would be?
1. Homework Statement
A 20-kg fish is weighed with two spring scales, each of negligible weight. What will be the readings on the scales?
A. Each scale will read 10 kg
B. Each scale will read...