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3.3.13 Equilibrium by resolving (A-level only)

3.3.13 Equilibrium by resolving (A-level only)

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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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3.3.13 Equilibrium by resolving (A-level only) Questions

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