The Lights in an Auditorium Are 25-Pound Disks of Radius $2.81$

Multiple Choice

The lights in an auditorium are 25-pound disks of radius 16 inches. Each disk is supported by three equally spaced 50 -inch wires attached to the ceiling. Find the tension in each wire. Round your answer to two decimals.

A) $2.81$ pounds
B) $26.39$ pounds
C) $8.80$ pounds
D) $8.44$ pounds
E) $8.33$ pounds