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The body P shown in the diagram above is in equilibrium. If the mass Q of the body is 10kg, calculate the tension T in the string. (Take g = 10ms2)

  • A.20/√3N
  • B.20N
  • C.50N
  • D.200√3N
  • E.200N
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1990
Question no.
#12
Type
Objective
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