Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

A mass of $30\,\text{kg}$ hangs from the lower end of a wire. A horizontal force $F$ acts on the mass so that it remains in equilibrium, while the wire makes an angle of $30^\circ$ to the vertical, as shown. What is the magnitude of $F$?

  • A$17\,\text{N}$
  • B$150\,\text{N}$
  • C$170\,\text{N}$
  • D$510\,\text{N}$

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