Bodies in equilibrium
 

Bodies in equilibrium problem 4




A particle Q of mass is held in equilibrium by two light inextensible strings PQ and QR. P is a fixed point on a vertical wall and R is a fixed point on a horizontal floor. The angles which strings PQ and QR make with the horizontal are and respectively (see diagram). Find the tensions in the two strings.


 

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