4 Two light inextensible strings each have one end attached to a particle, \(P\), of mass 6 kg . The other ends of the strings are attached to the fixed points \(B\) and \(C\). The point \(C\) is vertically above the point \(B\). The particle moves, at constant speed, in a horizontal circle, with centre 0.6 m below point \(B\), with the strings inclined at \(40 ^ { \circ }\) and \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the vertical, as shown in the diagram. Both strings are taut.
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- As the particle moves in the horizontal circle, the tensions in the two strings are equal.
Show that the tension in the strings is 46.4 N , correct to three significant figures.
- Find the speed of the particle.