Question: Assuming the setup is in the stationary state shown, and the hands holding the tops of the two hanging objects (A on the left, B on the right) are released at the same time, which object will begin accelerating downward first?
A. Object A
B. Object B
C. A and B start at the same time
D. Cannot be determined from the image
Clues:
1. A metallic sphere is suspended from the bottom of a metal spring.
2. The metal spring is stretched, with visible gaps between its coils.
3. A hand holds the top of the metal spring.
4. A second, similar metallic sphere is suspended from the bottom of a yellow ribbon.
5. The yellow ribbon is taut.
6. A hand holds the top of the yellow ribbon.
Answer: B
Category: Physics