CAIE M1 2013 November — Question 3

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2013
SessionNovember
TopicMoments

3
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fd534430-2619-4078-ad0a-2355e656e121-2_307_857_1695_644} A particle \(P\) of mass 1.05 kg is attached to one end of each of two light inextensible strings, of lengths 2.6 m and 1.25 m . The other ends of the strings are attached to fixed points \(A\) and \(B\), which are at the same horizontal level. \(P\) hangs in equilibrium at a point 1 m below the level of \(A\) and \(B\) (see diagram). Find the tensions in the strings.