Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

The diagram illustrates a rope bridge constructed by a student on an adventure training course. The student has weight $W$. Which equation gives the tension $T$ in the rope?

  • A$T = \frac{W}{2\cos\theta}$
  • B$T = \frac{W}{2\sin\theta}$
  • C$T = \frac{W}{\cos\theta}$
  • D$T = \frac{W}{\sin\theta}$

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