How is the force in a string on a wheel calculated when a golf ball is placed in a container?

The correct answer involves understanding how the force acting on the string in a system with a wheel, container, and a golf ball is determined. When a golf ball is placed in a container and if the container is hanging via a string on a wheel, the force in the string can be calculated based on the weight of the golf ball.

This weight is derived from the equation ( W = mg ), where ( m ) represents the mass of the golf ball and ( g ) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth). The weight reflects the gravitational force acting on the ball, which is what contributes to tension in the string when the ball exerts a downward force on the container.

Therefore, one must recognize that the primary force on the string comes from the gravitational pull on the golf ball. This weight is what causes the string to bear tension, allowing us to calculate the force exerted on the string accurately. The choice related to the total weight of the container does not specifically address the golf ball's contribution. The option regarding the ball's weight based on its volume misrepresents the physical principles, as weight is a function of mass, not volume. Finally, tension in the string alone