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

Multiple Choice

The lights in an auditorium are 25-pound disks of radius 16 inches. Each disk is supported by three equally spaced 60-inch wires attached to the ceiling. Find the Tension in each wire. Round your answer to two decimals.

A) 2.31 pounds
B) 25.94 pounds
C) 8.65 pounds
D) 6.92 pounds
E) 8.33 pounds