Tension in String: Solving 10kg Block Problem

[ride4life]

Homework Statement

A 10 kg block is at rest on a frictionless surface. The block is attached by a light inelastic string to a rigid wall. A force of 50 N is applied to the mass as shown in the diagram (attachment).

Homework Equations

The tension in the string is
a 148N
a 50N
c 43.3N
d 25N

The Attempt at a Solution

I think the tension on the string is 25N because sin30 is 0.5, and 0.5 x 50 = 25

 

[nvn]

I can't see the diagram yet. Perhaps you could describe the diagram.

 

[Doc Al]

I think the tension on the string is 25N because sin30 is 0.5, and 0.5 x 50 = 25

That's incorrect. What are the horizontal and vertical components of that 50 N force?

 

[ride4life]

There's a 10kg blck at rest on a frictionless surface. On the left of it is a string attached to it which is attached to the rigid wall as well. On the right a force of 50N is applied to it at 30 degrees to the horizontal.

 

[nvn]

ride4life: I agree with Doc Al. Your current answer is incorrect.

 

[glueball8]

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