A particle of weight 49 N is held in equilibrium by two light strings. The strings lie on opposite sides of the vertical. String 1 is inclined at 30° 30°\,30° to the horizontal and string 2 is inclined at 60° 60°\,60° to the horizontal.
Find the tension in string 1.
Find the tension in string 2.
106 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), covering 4.9.1 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.2 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.3 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.4 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), and 4.9.5 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.