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Question 132

A particle of mass 10 kg is held in equilibrium by two light inextensible strings. String A makes an angle of 50∘ 50^\circ\,50∘ above the horizontal to the left of the particle. String B makes an angle of 35∘ 35^\circ\,35∘ above the horizontal to the right. Take g=9.8g=9.8g=9.8 m s−2^{-2}−2.

a.

Find the tension in string A.

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b.

Find the tension in string B.

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