Tension Problem: How a Horizontal Force Affects Rope Tension

[TyChi]

Homework Statement

A 100 N load hangs from a cieling on a rope. someone pushes it with a continuing horizontal force, and it moves off to the side a little, coming to rest at a bit of an angle at the vertical. as a result, the tension in the rope is:

A. Unchanged
B. zero
C. decreased
D. increased

Why?

 

[LawrenceC]

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