A small ornament O O\,O is hung from a tree branch by a light inextensible thread. A horizontal breeze exerts a constant force of 12 N on the ornament. The ornament is in equilibrium with the thread making an angle of 40∘ 40^\circ\,40∘ with the vertical.
Find the tension in the thread.
Find the weight of the ornament.
136 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 2.3 Forces and Newton's laws, covering 2.3.1 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.2 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.3 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.4 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.5 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.6 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.7 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.8 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.9 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.10 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.11 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.3.12 Forces and Newton's laws, and 2.3 Forces and Newton's laws. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.