Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

The diagram depicts the jib of a crane making an angle of $35^\circ$ with the vertical. A cable runs over a frictionless pulley and supports a load of $1830\,\text{N}$. The force $R$ exerted by the pulley on the cable acts along the line of the jib. The cable and the pulley are in equilibrium. What is the value of $R$?

  • A$1000\,\text{N}$
  • B$1500\,\text{N}$
  • C$2100\,\text{N}$
  • D$3000\,\text{N}$

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