A weight of 500 N is supported by two metallic ropes as

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A weight of 500 N is supported by two metallic ropes as shown in the figure. The values of tensions T₁ and T₂ are respectively

1. 433 N and 250 N
2. 250 N and 433 N
3. 353.5 N and 250 N
4. 250 N and 353.5 N

Correct Option: A

Using sine rule

	T₁	=	T₂	=	500
	sin 120°		sin 150°		sin 90°

T₁ = 500 × sin 120°
T₂ = 500 sin 150°
T₁ = 433 N, T₂ = 250 N