MHT CET · Physics · Laws of Motion
A mass ' \(M\) ' is suspended by a rope from a rigid support at point ' \(P\) ' as shown in figure. Another rope is tied at end 'Q' and pulled horizontally with a force ' \(F\) '. If the rope makes an angle ' \(\theta\) ' with vertical then the tension in the string ' PQ ' is

- A \(F \sin \theta\)
- B \(\frac{F}{\sin \theta}\)
- C \(F \cos \theta\)
- D \(\frac{F}{\cos \theta}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(\frac{F}{\sin \theta}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(F - T \sin \theta = 0\) \(T = \frac{F}{\sin \theta}\)
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