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A ball is held at rest in position A by two light cords. The horizontal cord is now cut and the ball swings to the position B. What is the ratio of the tension in the cord in position B to that in position A?

A

`sin^(2)beta`

B

`cos^(2)beta`

C

`tan^(2)beta`

D

`cosbeta`

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