What Forces Balance for a Stationary Deflected PP-Ball?

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I tried doing this question, but can't seem to do it, could anyone please help me out ?
 

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What forces have to balance in order that the pp-ball remains stationary in its deflected position? Have you drawn the free-body force diagram?
 

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