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June 2023 p43 q3
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A smooth ring R of mass 0.2 kg is threaded on a light string ARB. The ends of the string are attached to fixed points A and B with A vertically above B. The string is taut and angle ABR = 90°. The angle between the part AR of the string and the vertical is 60°. The ring is held in equilibrium by a force of magnitude X N, acting on the ring in a direction perpendicular to AR (see diagram).
Calculate the tension in the string and the value of X.
Solution
To solve for the tension in the string and the value of X, we resolve the forces acting on the ring R.