A body of mass m = 0.5 kg is suspended by a string and pulled...

WAEC 1993

A body of mass m = 0.5 kg is suspended by a string and pulled by a horizontal force of 12N as shown in the diagram. Calculate the tension T in the String if the body is in equilibrium. [Take g as 10ms\(^{-1}\)]

A. 7.0
B. 10.9
C. 12.5
D. 13.0
E. 17.0

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Mg = 5N
T\(_2\) = 5\(^2\) + 12\(^2\) = 13N

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