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^Well-explained.
Consider all forces acting on the nail. Since the same picture is used and it is balanced in both cases, the vertical sum of the tensions would equal the upward vertical force. Thus, R1 = R2.
Extend R1 and R2 downwards using a dotted line. Suppose the angle made by T1 with the dotted line is x and that by T2 is y.
Now, 2 T1 cos x = R1 and 2 T2 cos y = R2
=> 2 T1 cos x = 2 T2 cos y
Since x > y, cos x < cos y. For the equation to hold true, T1 must be greater than T2. So B is correct.
Q12.How do you solve Q12, Q13 and Q14 of the November 2009 variation 11 paper?
Consider all forces acting on the nail. Since the same picture is used and it is balanced in both cases, the vertical sum of the tensions would equal the upward vertical force. Thus, R1 = R2.
Extend R1 and R2 downwards using a dotted line. Suppose the angle made by T1 with the dotted line is x and that by T2 is y.
Now, 2 T1 cos x = R1 and 2 T2 cos y = R2
=> 2 T1 cos x = 2 T2 cos y
Since x > y, cos x < cos y. For the equation to hold true, T1 must be greater than T2. So B is correct.