In the figure, the force with which the man should pull the rope to hold the plank in position is F. If weight of the man is 60kg, the plank and pulleys have negligible masses, then (g=10m/s2):
A
F=15kgf
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B
F=30kgf
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C
F=60kgf
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D
F=120kgf
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Solution
The correct option is AF=15kgf The conditions of equilibrium