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A block of mass M M is hanging from the ceiling by a light string A A . Another identical string B B is also tied to its bottom face. Two experiments are performed:

  • Experiment (1): The string B B is slowly pulled by a force increasing with time.
  • Experiment (2): The string B B is given a sharp jerk downwards.

Which string, in each experiment, has the most tendency to break?

A A in both experiments B B in both experiments A A in experiment (1) and B B in experiment (2) B B in experiment (1) and A A in experiment (2)

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