Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 13

A mass of 30 kg is suspended from the end of a wire. A horizontal force F acts on the mass so that it is in equilibrium, with the wire at an angle of 30° to the vertical, as shown. What is the magnitude of F?

1. A17 N
2. B150 N
3. C170 N
4. D510 N

As printed in the paper