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  • Understanding the Forces Balancing Gravity on a Hanging Light
    The force that balances the force of gravity on a hanging light is tension.

    Here's why:

    * Gravity: Gravity pulls the light fixture downwards.

    * Tension: The string or wire that suspends the light is under tension. This tension force acts upwards, directly opposing the force of gravity.

    When the light fixture is stationary, the tension force in the string or wire is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity acting on the light. This creates a balanced state, preventing the light from falling.

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