Bodies in equilibrium
 

Bodies in equilibrium problem 5




A particle of mass is attached to one end of a light inextensible string. The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point on a vertical wall. The particle is held in equilibrium by a force of magnitude , perpendicular to the string, with the string taut and making an angle of with the wall (see diagram). Find the tension in the string and the value of .


 

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