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The force induced in the string BC due to the load 'W' as shown in the below figure is
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A. W sinθ

B. W cosθ

C. W tanθ

D. W cotθ

Answer: Option D


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  1. Janmejay Rout
    Janmejay Rout:
    8 months ago

    Applying lamis theorom at point B,
    W/Sin@=BC/Sin(90+@)
    BC=W Cos@/Sin@
    BC=W Cot@.
    Thank you.

  2. Alok Sharma
    Alok Sharma:
    5 years ago

    Plz discusd

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