Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 13 · Question 13

The diagram shows the jib of a crane at an angle of 35° to the vertical. A cable passes over a frictionless pulley and carries a load of 1830 N. The force R that the pulley exerts on the cable is in line with the jib. The cable and the pulley are in equilibrium. What is the value of R?

1. A1000 N
2. B1500 N
3. C2100 N
4. D3000 N

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