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4.9.1 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only)

4.9.1 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only)

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A light fixture L L\,L is attached to a ceiling beam by a light inextensible cord. A horizontal pulling force of 50 N is applied to the fixture. The fixture is in equilibrium when the cord makes an angle of 15∘ 15^\circ\,15∘ with the vertical.

a.

Find the tension in the cord.

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b.

Find the weight of the light fixture.

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4.9.1 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only) Questions

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