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Question 10

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.

a.

Find the tension in the thread.

[2]
b.

Find the weight of the ornament.

[3]
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