A string ABC of length 50 cm is tied to two points A and C at the same level. A smooth ring of weight 500N which can slide along the string is at B, 30 cm away from A along the string and pulled by a horizontal force P as shown in A If point B is 15 cm below the level of C AC, determine the magnitude of force P. It may be presumed that tensions in the string on both sides of B are same. 30 cm T. 15 cm T. T W = 500 N cm,

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A string ABC of length 50 cm is tied to two points A and C at the same level. A smooth ring
of weight 500 N which can slide along the string is at B, 30 cm away from A along the string
and pulled by a horizontal force P as shown in
A
C
If point B is 15 cm below the level of
AC, determine the magnitude of force P. It may
be presumed that tensions in the string on both
sides of B are same.
15 cm
T.
30 cm
T
T
W = 500 N
20 cm
Transcribed Image Text:A string ABC of length 50 cm is tied to two points A and C at the same level. A smooth ring of weight 500 N which can slide along the string is at B, 30 cm away from A along the string and pulled by a horizontal force P as shown in A C If point B is 15 cm below the level of AC, determine the magnitude of force P. It may be presumed that tensions in the string on both sides of B are same. 15 cm T. 30 cm T T W = 500 N 20 cm
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