A tire hanging from a tree is at rest. The force of gravity is pulling down on the tire. Another force, called tension, is pulling up on the tire. Tension is the pulling force that is transferred along the length of a string or rope.
If the force of tension is equal to the force of gravity, then what will happen to the tire?
A.
The tire will swing toward the left.
B.
The tire will accelerate upward.
C.
The tire will remain at rest.
D.
The tire will accelerate toward the ground.