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A block of weight W is supported by three strings as shown in figure. Which of the following relations is true for tension in the strings? (Here T1,T2 and T3 are the tension in the strings A,B and C respectively)
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T1=T2
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T3=T1
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T2=T3
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T1=T2=T3
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Solution

The correct option is B T3=T1
Block of weight W is supported by three strings A, B and C
Hence the Block is in equilibrium.
Hence by applying Lami's theorem we have,
T3sin135=T2sin90=T1sin135
T3sin135=T1sin135
T3=T1

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