he forces acting on the bob of the pendulum are its weight (W = 2 N) and the tension T in the cord. When the pendulum reaches the limit of its swing at θ = 60o it can be shown that the resultant of W and T is perpendicular to the cord. Determine the magnitude of T in this position.

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The forces acting on the bob of the pendulum are its weight (W = 2 N) and the tension T in the cord. When the pendulum reaches the limit of its swing at θ = 60o it can be shown that the resultant of W and T is perpendicular to the cord. Determine the magnitude of T in this position.

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