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A horizontal force F is applied to a small object P of mass m on a smooth plane inclined to the horizontal at an angle `theta`. If F is just enough to keep P in equilibrium. The magnitude of F is

A

`mgcos^(2)theta`

B

`mgsin^(2)theta`

C

`mgcostheta`

D

`mg tan theta`

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