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Equilibrium of a particle

Question

Find the reading of spring balance (in N) as shown in figure. Assume that mass M is in equilibrium. 

Moderate
Solution

N=mgcos37N=2.5×10×45N=20N

Reading of spring balance,

R=Ncos53R=20×35R=12N



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