Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

A cylinder whose weight is $W$ rests on a smooth inclined plane. The force exerted by the plane on the cylinder is $R$. A thread is fastened to the cylinder’s surface, and its free end is secured. Which diagram represents the cylinder in equilibrium?

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