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Question 61

A particle P, of mass 10 kg, is held in equilibrium attached to two light inextensible strings. String A is at an angle of 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ to the horizontal. String B is at an angle of 60∘ 60^\circ\,60∘ to the horizontal as shown in the diagram.

A particle P is held by two strings attached to points A and B on a horizontal support, with the strings making angles of 30° and 60° to the horizontal.

a.

Show that TB=3TAT_B=\sqrt{3}T_ATB​=3​TA​

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b.

Find the tension in string A

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c.

Find the tension in string B

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Forces and Friction Questions

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108 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Forces and Friction, covering 5.1 Resolving Forces, 5.2 Inclined Planes, and 5.3 Friction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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