The Figure Shows a Block of Mass M Hanging at Rest

question 55

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a block of mass M hanging at rest. The light wire fastened to the wall is horizontal and has a tension of 38 N. The wire fastened to the ceiling is also very light, has a tension of $59 \mathrm {~N} \text {, }$ and makes an angle θ with the ceiling. Find the angle θ.

• A) 50°
• B) 40°
• C) 33°
• D) 65°
• E) 45°

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