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Question 9
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A small ball B B\,B is suspended from a hook by a light inextensible string. A horizontal wind force of 15 N acts on the ball. The ball is in equilibrium with the string taut and making an angle of 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ with the vertical.

a.

Find the tension in the string.

[2]
b.

Find the weight of BBB.

[3]
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Forces and Friction Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
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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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