Determine the magnitude of P in the diagram above
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A.
16N -
B.
20N -
C.
32N -
D.
40N
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
X = 50 sin30 = 30 x 0.5 = 25cm
40 x 20 = p x 25
p = (frac{40 times 20}{25})
= 32N
X = 50 sin30 = 30 x 0.5 = 25cm
40 x 20 = p x 25
p = (frac{40 times 20}{25})
= 32N