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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureOct/Nov 2022Paper 1 Q141 Mark

An object is suspended by two ropes. One rope has a tension of 410N at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. The other rope has a tension of 210N at an angle of 10° to the horizontal. [Figure showing an object suspended by two ropes] The object is in equilibrium. What is the mass of the object?

A40 kg
B42 kg
C390 kg
D410 kg

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2022 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Forces, density and pressure and is worth 1 mark.

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