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A body is in equilibrium under the action of three coplanar forces `P,Q and R` as shown in figure. Select the correct statement.

A

`P/(sin alpha)=Q/(sin beta)=R/(sin gamma)`

B

`P/(cos alpha)=Q/(cos beta)=R/(cos gamma)`

C

`P/(tan alpha)=Q/(tan beta)=R/(tan gamma)`

D

`P/(sin beta)=Q/(sin gamma)=R/(sin alpha)`

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The correct Answer is:
A

According to Lami's theorem
`P/(sin alpha)=Q/(sin beta)=R/(sin gamma)`
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