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A block of mass M is hung by ropes as shown in the following figure. The system is in equilibrium. The point O represents the knot, the junction of the three ropes. Which of the following statements is true concerning the magnitudes of the three forces in equilibrium ?

A

`F_(1)=F_(2)=F_(3)`

B

`F_(2)=2F_(3)`

C

`F_(2) lt F_(3)`

D

`F_(1)=F_(2)=F_(3)//2`

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