Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

A single object hangs from two ropes. One of the ropes exerts a tension of $410\,\text{N}$ and makes an angle of $60^\circ$ with the horizontal. The other rope exerts a tension of $210\,\text{N}$ and makes an angle of $10^\circ$ with the horizontal. The object is balanced. What is the mass of the object?

  • A$40\,\text{kg}$
  • B$42\,\text{kg}$
  • C$390\,\text{kg}$
  • D$410\,\text{kg}$

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