Question

A mass M is hung with a light inextensible string as shown in the figure. Find the tension of the horizontal string.

• A. $\sqrt 2\ Mg$
• B. $\sqrt 3\ Mg$
• C. $2Mg$
• D. $3Mg$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\sqrt 3\ Mg$

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): $\sqrt 3\ Mg$.