Question

When you hang from a ring supported by two ropes not directly over the ring, the vector sum of the support forces (tension) on the ropes will always________.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

When a ring is hanged by the two ropes, the vector sum of the support forces is balanced by the weight of the ring as the ring is in static equilibrium, so net force is zero.

So, the vector sum of the support forces is equal to the weight of the ring.